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CJ08 YYY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,710 mi
Last recorded134,710 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ08 YYY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,710 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,548 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,678 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 120,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,409 miles

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

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

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2021 105,405 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,596 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,370 miles

under trays fitted from front to rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Dec 2014 69,565 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,153 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,153 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,412 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,950 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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CJ08 YYY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CJ08 YYY, 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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CJ08 YYY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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