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DN08 DGZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,707 mi
Last recorded190,707 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 190,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 176,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 162,819 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 162,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 140,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 153,008 miles

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

handbrake lever cover insecure by release button

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2018 152,903 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever cover insecure by release button

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2017 141,234 miles

damage to off side rear alloy inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre going out of shape nail in tread close to limit

small crack in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2017 141,131 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to off side rear alloy inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre going out of shape nail in tread close to limit

small crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2016 127,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 106,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,098 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 98,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 78,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 78,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,951 miles

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

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 DGZ 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 70.6%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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