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CP08 XRV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,747 mi
Last recorded186,747 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 186,747 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 186,747 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 177,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 168,005 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 167,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate bulbs blue

Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,323 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 137,273 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 137,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,615 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak oil filler cap incorrect ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,763 miles

N/S/F Bumper damage

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

N/S/F Bumper damage

O/S/F Tyre feathering on outer shoulder

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 XRV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP08 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

CP08 XRV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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