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L44 DFG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,282 mi
Last recorded105,282 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 DFG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced water ingress in lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,177 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 100,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,738 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both front (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates in bold font (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,224 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,224 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,736 miles

Both head lamps slightly dim on beam setter

Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,736 miles

Both head lamps slightly dim on beam setter

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,558 miles

child seat in rear unable to fully check seat belts

offside rear sidelight lens has water in it

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,662 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,505 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 44,619 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,964 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 33,745 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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L44 DFG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L44 DFG, 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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L44 DFG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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