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CA57 UCL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,971 mi
Last recorded143,971 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UCL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 143,971 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 143,970 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 129,038 miles

covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 129,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,901 miles

covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,093 miles

covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 111,092 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,484 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 93,484 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,149 miles

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,020 miles

The nearside rear tyre is wearing low 2.6mm

The offside rear flexible brake hose ferrul is slightly corroded

The windscreen wipers are slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,600 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,451 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,451 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,377 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 39,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,434 miles

The offside rear brake is slightly binding

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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CA57 UCL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol 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 CA57 UCL, 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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CA57 UCL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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