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DL57 EDV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,846 mi
Last recorded118,846 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 EDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 118,846 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 118,833 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 117,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,520 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 115,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced product on lens polished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,573 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,391 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,970 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,836 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,793 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,111 miles

advise both front tyres on 2 & 3mm at outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,889 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,760 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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DL57 EDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EDV, 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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DL57 EDV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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