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DS08 HJU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,467 mi
Last recorded163,467 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,467 miles

Nearside Front trim only secured at one point

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 163,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front trim only secured at one point

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 163,466 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure both sides, and wheel arches (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 159,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower trim insecure

Nearside Rear parking sensor insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2022 159,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower trim insecure

Nearside Rear parking sensor insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2021 155,291 miles

Nearside Rear reverse sensor insecure

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2021 155,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse sensor insecure

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,648 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 141,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 136,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 131,832 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 23 Jun 2016 131,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 13 Jun 2015 123,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 108,763 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 108,760 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,560 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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DS08 HJU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJU, 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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DS08 HJU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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