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DY57 VDJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,140 mi
Last recorded170,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VDJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 170,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 170,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 164,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

os/ns rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 151,526 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 151,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 141,446 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 141,446 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,127 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer wall

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level to high

under vehicle trays fitted covering some under vehicle components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,127 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer wall

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil level to high

under vehicle trays fitted covering some under vehicle components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,350 miles

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION(RECOMMEND REPLACE ASAP)

Rear discs in poor condition(recommend replace ASAP)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 21,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION(RECOMMEND REPLACE ASAP)

Rear discs in poor condition(recommend replace ASAP)

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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DY57 VDJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY57 VDJ, 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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DY57 VDJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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