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CK08 ALU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,866 mi
Last recorded129,866 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ALU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 129,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,053 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,823 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 98,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,407 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,153 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,112 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,246 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,359 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,359 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,891 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 47,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,171 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,632 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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CK08 ALU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK08 ALU, 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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CK08 ALU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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