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AU08 RHO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,910 mi
Last recorded146,910 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RHO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 146,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 134,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 134,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 123,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 119,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 119,290 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 114,907 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces where not in full contact with discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rad area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts starting oxidise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing near excessive and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front wing mirror indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, inner wall cracked near excessive and nail in tread not repairable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Fail 17 Jul 2020 114,907 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces where not in full contact with discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rad area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts starting oxidise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing near excessive and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front wing mirror indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, inner wall cracked near excessive and nail in tread not repairable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer disc faces corroded where pads not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight - both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded where pads not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,327 miles

Both rear tyres badly feathered

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 111,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres badly feathered

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Offside Rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 25 Jun 2016 100,491 miles

Both rear tyres tread badly cracked

plastic covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 100,491 miles

Both rear tyres tread badly cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,375 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulders

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking on shoulders

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 May 2014 92,946 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 92,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 15 May 2013
Pass 26 May 2012 71,960 miles

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit, heavely perrished and has signs of run flat damage

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AU08 RHO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU08 RHO, 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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AU08 RHO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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