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AO08 CWL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,289 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 111,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp washers not working

Fail 12 Nov 2019 67,440 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,532 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 57,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 50,038 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 41,782 miles

Front both tryes perished

Front pads worn close to wear indicators

Rear both tyres going out of shape

Fail 12 May 2015 35,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in O/S/R

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 35,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in O/S/R

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 29,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,402 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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AO08 CWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 AO08 CWL, 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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AO08 CWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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