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CA08 CFO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 130,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 118,937 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 110,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 109,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 108,142 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 107,956 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Viser cannot be stowed away (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,426 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,110 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,228 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,881 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 75,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,572 miles

O/S front tyre has cut on the side wall but not deep enough to rich cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2016 70,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S front tyre has cut on the side wall but not deep enough to rich cords

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 55,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 46,021 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,608 miles

inner and outer tread worn on offside front tyre,recommend replacing asap.

inner tread worn,outer tread worn low on nearside front tyre,recommend replacing asap

Fail 3 May 2011 23,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

inner and outer tread worn on offside front tyre,recommend replacing asap.

inner tread worn,outer tread worn low on nearside front tyre,recommend replacing asap

offside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated and not clearing 100%

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 CFO 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 80%.

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 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

CA08 CFO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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