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CA08 UWH

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

233,911 mi
Last recorded233,911 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 UWH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 233,911 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 233,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 212,577 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 212,577 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 188,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 175,997 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 175,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 168,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier moving in crate. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bkt removed from swept area. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 168,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier moving in crate. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bkt removed from swept area. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 161,195 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed from mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket removed from offside of swept area. ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater lense broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 161,195 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed from mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket removed from offside of swept area. ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater lense broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 156,356 miles

advise nearside mirror repeater lense broken.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 156,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

advise both rear tyres worn low on edges.

advise nearside mirror repeater lense broken.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 155,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,319 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,569 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 UWH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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