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CV08 OBY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,432 mi
Last recorded162,432 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 162,432 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 152,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 146,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 140,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,245 miles

stone chip traped between back plate & disk

Pass 29 Jul 2019 135,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 135,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 129,428 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 129,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 121,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,557 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,040 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,109 miles

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

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

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

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 OBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

CV08 OBY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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