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K20 DXM

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 DXM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 113,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,094 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,062 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 98,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 89,811 miles

exhaust system has a minor leak

nsf tyre on 3 mm

osf drop link slight play in ball joint

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,639 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lowering springs fitted all round

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,197 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 59,197 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 51,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,883 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 25,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 20,752 miles

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

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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K20 DXM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 K20 DXM, 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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K20 DXM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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