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DL04 LOV

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,462 mi
Last recorded141,462 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 LOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 141,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 139,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened x2 front wishbone rear bush have slight cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 99,846 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 99,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,537 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,537 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,779 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 88,842 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 56,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,604 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre (225/45/17 91V) outer wall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,562 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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DL04 LOV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL04 LOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DL04 LOV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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