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DU08 KBP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,279 mi
Last recorded114,279 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 114,279 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 105,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,119 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 102,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,778 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 100,716 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 98,327 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 98,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 95,160 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 95,125 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 90,663 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 90,663 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall but no cord exposed

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,255 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall but no cord exposed

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads quite low,offside front outer pad low

oil at minimum

Fail 13 Feb 2013 19,342 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,342 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 15,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,460 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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DU08 KBP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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