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CA08 CFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,709 mi
Last recorded145,709 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 145,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 143,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 138,816 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 138,378 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 138,377 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 129,374 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody and components corroding

Pass 14 May 2018 119,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hoses at rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

underbody and components corroding

Pass 19 May 2017 109,127 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

underbody and components corroding

Fail 19 May 2017 109,127 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

underbody and components corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 99,564 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 99,564 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 89,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 58,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 58,745 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper smears

offside front wiper split

Pass 12 May 2012 45,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2011 37,944 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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CA08 CFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA08 CFJ, 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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What year was CA08 CFJ registered?

CA08 CFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is CA08 CFJ safe to buy?

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