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DU08 FHT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,516 mi
Last recorded166,516 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FHT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 166,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 166,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 164,670 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 164,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 161,332 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 157,909 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 154,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to audible wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 150,039 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2018 145,197 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 145,165 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 139,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch fluid below minimum

Fail 16 Jan 2017 139,988 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view defective wiper damage to screen in drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch fluid below minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 133,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 126,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,111 miles

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

offside of screen light marking and scores advise atention soon

Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside of screen light marking and scores advise atention soon

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU08 FHT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU08 FHT, 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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DU08 FHT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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