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DV08 NKL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,672 mi
Last recorded145,672 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NKL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion rear axle beam and arms

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2024 145,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion rear axle beam and arms

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,124 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion rear axle beam and arms

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2023 138,119 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion rear axle beam and arms

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,237 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,072 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 122,072 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slight misshape

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,127 miles

windscreen wipers only just meet requirements

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,105 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,666 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,430 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 NKL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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