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DY08 OBJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 130,197 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose / rattling

Surface corrosion inner sills / rear subframe / underside &c..

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres damaged on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 130,186 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED / CRACKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose / rattling

Slight corrosion rear inner sills

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres damaged on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 130,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front tyres bald inner edge

both front tyres damaged / perished

daul max flywheel serious issues

heavy corr on rear springs

o/s/f arch liner missing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,862 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 125,802 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all outer side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 122,775 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 122,775 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 118,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,725 miles

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

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2019 110,725 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,164 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 101,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,032 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,992 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,136 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,145 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 OBJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

DY08 OBJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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