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ET08 DFN

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,467 mi
Last recorded134,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 134,467 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2023 134,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components showing corrosion

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 125,535 miles

Under trays fitted

all suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 31 May 2022 125,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under trays fitted

all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,235 miles

Rear suspension showing corrosion

Under side showing corrosion

steering rack feels notchy lock to lock

Fail 1 Jun 2021 119,233 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear suspension showing corrosion

Under side showing corrosion

steering rack feels notchy lock to lock

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 May 2019 106,584 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 May 2019 106,583 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,098 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,817 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 84,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,461 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,406 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)

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

irregular wear on inner edge of nearside tyre

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 DFN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET08 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

ET08 DFN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 August 2008.

Is ET08 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 DFN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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