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DV08 JZF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,047 mi
Last recorded206,047 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 206,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both side mirror covers

Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2024 206,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both side mirror covers

Front bumper loose

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2023 181,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 181,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2021 174,725 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 167,632 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover deteriated

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2019 158,644 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

emission clean

Pass 7 Apr 2018 150,336 miles

emission to clean

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 141,518 miles

offside front tyre worn and cracked on edges of tread

Fail 9 Apr 2016 141,518 miles

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

offside front tyre worn and cracked on edges of tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,315 miles

offside front wiper smearing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 124,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wiper smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,940 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper starting to smear

Fail 11 Apr 2014 95,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,063 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 JZF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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