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DV08 EXJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,627 mi
Last recorded167,627 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 167,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 167,627 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured ecu (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,927 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 120,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,682 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage on the outer wall but not through to the cords

Nearside rear wheel has slight damage to the inner bead rim

Fail 23 Sep 2017 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has damage on the outer wall but not through to the cords

Nearside rear wheel has slight damage to the inner bead rim

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,179 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,306 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 70,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,703 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,690 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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DV08 EXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV08 EXJ, 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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DV08 EXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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