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DY08 TGO

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,119 mi
Last recorded154,119 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TGO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 154,119 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 147,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 147,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 141,904 miles

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plates corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 134,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 128,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust back box mounting bracket snapped but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,074 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,259 miles

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

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2011 22,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

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 TGO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY08 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

DY08 TGO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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