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CA57 UCY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UCY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 93,758 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

water in lower boot section

Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,942 miles

n/s/r brake disc overheated

rear shock absorbers corroded

water in boot well

Fail 11 Dec 2024 90,924 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s not locking (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake disc overheated

rear shock absorbers corroded

water in boot well

Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,641 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 87,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,684 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 84,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber bottom mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 74,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber bottom mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,753 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,751 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,819 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,845 miles

Steering system slightly rough very slight wear in rack may soon req attension (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough very slight wear in rack may soon req attension (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,595 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,497 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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CA57 UCY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCY, 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 CA57 UCY registered?

CA57 UCY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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