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CV08 OAY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OAY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 121,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 116,937 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 113,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,715 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under cover fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,373 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted both sides

Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted both sides

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in base of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in base of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,129 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 77,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,518 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,835 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 OAY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OAY, 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 CV08 OAY registered?

CV08 OAY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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