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CP57 VPY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,712 mi
Last recorded34,712 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 34,712 miles

Nearside Mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD WORNN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 30,540 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 30,540 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 26,523 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 26,523 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 24,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 21,663 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 21,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 19,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,579 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet in op

Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,793 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,976 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 14,890 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is just starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,601 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 12,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 11,205 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 9,418 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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CP57 VPY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP57 VPY, 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 CP57 VPY registered?

CP57 VPY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for CP57 VPY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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