MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
nearside rear tyre on 2mm and has worn edges
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
n/s & o/s front tyres shoulders worn
n/s wiper blade splitting
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 2.5mm
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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