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DY08 WYF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,161 mi
Last recorded175,161 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 WYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 175,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 175,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 164,469 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,633 miles

1/ slight leak on n/s front suspension leg

Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,597 miles

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,686 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2019 132,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,812 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,364 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,216 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,891 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 WYF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WYF, 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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DY08 WYF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 WYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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