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H16 DUG

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,040 mi
Last recorded145,040 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DUG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 145,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 145,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,350 miles

front radiator mounting corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 129,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front radiator mounting corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 118,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,789 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 115,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 109,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,763 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 99,658 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 99,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2015 85,358 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2014 73,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake binding, wheel could not be rotated freely

Fail 13 Jul 2013 58,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake binding, wheel could not be rotated freely

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre nearing 2mm wearbands

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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H16 DUG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H16 DUG, 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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H16 DUG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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