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DS08 WCL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,776 mi
Last recorded195,776 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 195,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2023 183,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2023 183,740 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror LED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2022 172,165 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever release sleeve broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2020 154,472 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2020 154,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 136,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,953 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 126,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,377 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and has worn edges

Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and has worn edges

Pass 28 Mar 2015 109,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,210 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres shoulders worn

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 4 Oct 2013 90,210 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s front tyres shoulders worn

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light broken

Fail 4 Oct 2012 77,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light broken

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,276 miles

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

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 WCL 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 65%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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