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DL08 BBJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,527 mi
Last recorded154,527 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 BBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 154,527 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 154,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 144,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 144,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 124,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 110,150 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 94,144 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,188 miles

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

offside front tyre worn close to cords inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2018 90,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn close to cords inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,693 miles

O/s/f tyre feathering on shoulders

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,611 miles

N/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads low

N/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,446 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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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DL08 BBJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DL08 BBJ, 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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DL08 BBJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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