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AP08 CVW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,655 mi
Last recorded201,655 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 CVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 201,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two 225/40r18 plus perished /damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 201,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two 225/40r18 plus perished /damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 186,583 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 186,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 172,935 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 172,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 172,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged 225/40r18

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 156,607 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 148,178 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,584 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp dip beam image poor

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Off side rear tyre has cut in sidewall/tread shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,430 miles

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

car has underbody cover in centre of floor pan not able to check all items.

Fail 2 May 2012 40,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

car has underbody cover in centre of floor pan not able to check all items.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,980 miles

front pads getting low

rear tyres cracking pershing

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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AP08 CVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP08 CVW, 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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AP08 CVW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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