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CA08 KYY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,239 mi
Last recorded197,239 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 KYY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 197,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 6 Mar 2020 194,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 185,937 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 185,937 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 177,785 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 169,904 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 169,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 160,448 miles

ns and osf lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of perishment

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 9 Mar 2016 160,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns and osf lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of perishment

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 7 Mar 2015 144,711 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 144,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 124,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,111 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 104,100 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 70,398 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 70,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KYY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA08 KYY, 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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CA08 KYY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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