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DY08 KRU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KRU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension including rear axle has general surface corrosion

general underbody has general surface corrosion especially rear axle mounting points

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 99,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 98,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left approx (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres inner tread stepping

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,314 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight stepping in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,614 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,443 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 85,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 71,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured dull (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 71,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured dull (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,774 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,195 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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DY08 KRU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY08 KRU, 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 DY08 KRU registered?

DY08 KRU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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