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CE08 MZD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MZD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 133,259 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,435 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 104,278 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight dampness around n/s/f brake hose connection

slight wear and corrosion on brake discs

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2020 95,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight dampness around n/s/f brake hose connection

slight wear and corrosion on brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 84,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Dec 2018 84,790 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Number plate lamp blue in colour and does not illuminate plate.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,539 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2013 51,172 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,208 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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CE08 MZD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CE08 MZD, 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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CE08 MZD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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