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C1 VVC

2008 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,017 mi
Last recorded139,017 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 VVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 139,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 138,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 138,465 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,313 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,662 miles

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

Offside Front inner driveshaft boot split

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

non 0E exhaust fitted

oil leak

rear seat belts missing, strut brace fitted, rear seats presented down in a locked position

Fail 27 Apr 2018 130,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front inner driveshaft boot split

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

non 0E exhaust fitted

oil leak

rear seat belts missing, strut brace fitted, rear seats presented down in a locked position

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,310 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,310 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,718 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,718 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f engine mount perrishing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,723 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,640 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 54,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front track rod end gaiters split

brake fluid level low

engine has erratic idle

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,583 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r seatbelt frayed

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

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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C1 VVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C1 VVC, 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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C1 VVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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