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ET08 DFK

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,411 mi
Last recorded84,411 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DFK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,411 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 84,411 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,953 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 77,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,018 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 61,018 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked

Offside Front Tyre is low on tread

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,667 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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ET08 DFK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET08 DFK, 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 ET08 DFK registered?

ET08 DFK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 August 2008.

Is ET08 DFK safe to buy?

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