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DV08 GYF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,063 mi
Last recorded149,063 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 149,063 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 149,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 144,663 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,754 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 139,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,650 miles

rear sub frame/axle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 136,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear sub frame/axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,937 miles

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

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

engine under tray damaged

rear axle/sub frame corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,183 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 122,180 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear offside is comprised of 2 bulb elements of which one (outer) is inoperative. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear offside is comprised of 2 bulb elements of which one (outer) is inoperative. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,800 miles

Offside Front wiper poor condition but still clears windsreen effectively

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,738 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 GYF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYF, 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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What year was DV08 GYF registered?

DV08 GYF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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