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DS57 OBM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,247 mi
Last recorded159,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OBM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 159,247 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 159,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 155,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 155,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 147,952 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front bumper misaligned

Nearside Front slight movment headlight

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 147,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front bumper misaligned

Nearside Front slight movment headlight

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 139,225 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 139,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,522 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 131,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 119,849 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,612 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,886 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,193 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,560 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 59,823 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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DS57 OBM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS57 OBM, 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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DS57 OBM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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