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CP08 TVZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 TVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,853 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure not folding down rear/ no passenger access (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 115,107 miles

Front both side slight movement while turning wheel

Offside Front seat belt slight slow but functioning fine

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 115,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not roll back (7.1.2 (d))

Front both side slight movement while turning wheel

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,898 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake cable (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 108,020 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 107,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,929 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 99,929 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 95,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,999 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder & air freshener

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2018 86,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 86,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 82,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 76,681 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 76,681 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)

Pass 12 May 2015 69,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 65,938 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,211 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,604 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,081 miles

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

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

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

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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CP08 TVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 CP08 TVZ, 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 CP08 TVZ registered?

CP08 TVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is CP08 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 TVZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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