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DL57 ECJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,532 mi
Last recorded96,532 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 ECJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,317 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 84,172 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,980 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,252 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 31,471 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside front wiper starting to split slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,471 miles

advise nearside front wiper starting to split slightly

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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DL57 ECJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DL57 ECJ, 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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What year was DL57 ECJ registered?

DL57 ECJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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