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AO08 CWN

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,512 mi
Last recorded139,512 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CWN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 139,512 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake level on caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside front & rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear disc back plate missing

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 136,464 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount detached from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 119,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 105,231 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre persisted uneven wear

Offside Rear Calliper / hub back plate corroded

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,231 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre persisted uneven wear

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Calliper / hub back plate corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,137 miles

Rear brake backing plates corroded

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

front exhaust joint corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

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

front exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,940 miles

offside rear tyre small cuts in tread

Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,940 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre small cuts in tread

Pass 1 May 2013 49,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 49,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,651 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,668 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 26,666 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AO08 CWN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc 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 AO08 CWN, 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 CWN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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