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AV08 PCF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PCF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 136,255 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal has slight reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2021 127,332 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 127,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,477 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 119,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 103,553 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 96,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,150 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,371 miles

under shields fitted, under bonnet shields fitted,

Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern, (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white, (1.3.2e)

under shields fitted, under bonnet shields fitted,

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,465 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,860 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,860 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,321 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,179 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 58,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,081 miles

the heater box pollen filter cover is missing (could cause misting)

there is a chip in the a zone of the windscreen (but not large enough to fail)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 46,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front windscreen washers just touch the screen due to a lack of power

the heater box pollen filter cover is missing (could cause misting)

there is a chip in the a zone of the windscreen (but not large enough to fail)

this cars reverse lights are not working

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,811 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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AV08 PCF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV08 PCF, 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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AV08 PCF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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