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DY08 VMC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,150 mi
Last recorded142,150 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VMC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 142,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 142,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,781 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 136,775 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2022 120,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 120,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,675 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 77,675 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,935 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 51,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s&n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,486 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,160 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,210 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 VMC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 DY08 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

DY08 VMC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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