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CV08 EEM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

159,243 mi
Last recorded159,243 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 EEM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 159,243 miles

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

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 159,243 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Mounting bolts Loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 134,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 123,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 113,419 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 105,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 82,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 65,633 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 57,435 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)

Pass 26 May 2016 47,513 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,309 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,837 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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CV08 EEM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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