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DS08 CVZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 171,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 160,070 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 148,863 miles

FRONT BRAKE PAD LININGS LOW ADVISE REPLACEMENT

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Pass 22 Mar 2016 134,175 miles

Offside Front foglight broken ...bumper and splash trim slightly adrift of fixings

Fail 22 Mar 2016 134,175 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front foglight broken ...bumper and splash trim slightly adrift of fixings

Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,832 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,969 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,508 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DS08 CVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS08 CVZ, 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 DS08 CVZ registered?

DS08 CVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is DS08 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 CVZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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