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DS08 UKJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,554 mi
Last recorded165,554 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 UKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 165,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2015 165,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 152,489 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

attention to both wiper blades

front number plate marked.

wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre.

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 138,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/a/f fog lamp lens damaged

retaining clip missing front underside cover

Fail 13 Jul 2013 138,246 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/a/f fog lamp lens damaged

no tread on outer part of each front tyre

no tread on outer part on o/s/r tyre

retaining clip missing front underside cover

Pass 11 Aug 2012 122,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clip missing from under tray

Fail 11 Aug 2012 122,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs worn

clip missing from under tray

no tread on outer part of each front tyre ,parts of rest of tread less than 3mm

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,010 miles

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)

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 UKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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