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CV08 OBW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,017 mi
Last recorded132,017 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OBW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 132,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear under sills, outersills , underbody and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,803 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,913 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 105,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,582 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,947 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,361 miles

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

Front advice tracking on the frount

Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,360 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front advice tracking on the frount

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,301 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,324 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre but not showing cord

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,725 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 OBW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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