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DN08 DFU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

134,751 mi
Last recorded134,751 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 DFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 134,751 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))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 121,277 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shape and down to 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shape and down to 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,132 miles

Windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven Handbrake (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,959 miles

Offside front brake pads wearing thin , 3mm approx

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,196 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 9 May 2012 49,875 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,377 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 35,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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DN08 DFU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 DN08 DFU, 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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DN08 DFU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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