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CV08 EDK

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,935 mi
Last recorded188,935 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 EDK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 188,935 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

Rear Axle Is Corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 177,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber is Corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber is Corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 176,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber is Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber is Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 169,288 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 169,288 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 153,866 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,245 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 140,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,861 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 115,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,291 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,686 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,420 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 19,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,759 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 10,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV08 EDK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV08 EDK, 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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CV08 EDK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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