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MA08 DYH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,227 mi
Last recorded160,227 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DYH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 160,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill undersealed

Fail 30 Nov 2022 160,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 146,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear and offside rear inner sill sections and the underside of the vehicle is corroded from front to rear however no excessive corrosion that has gone through the body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear axle mounts and front suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 132,825 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside rear and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear and offside rear inner sill sections and the underside of the vehicle is corroded from front to rear however no excessive corrosion that has gone through the body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear axle mounts and front suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,053 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 118,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,453 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,453 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake disc is corroded on inner face.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,900 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (3.4.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,726 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 83,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,019 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,018 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,534 miles

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

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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MA08 DYH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA08 DYH, 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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MA08 DYH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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