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CV08 OWO

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,029 mi
Last recorded152,029 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 152,029 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 152,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 142,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake has long travel

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,212 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 137,210 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 132,552 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 119,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,875 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 101,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front tyre edges worn below limit

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,194 miles

rear pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,655 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevan

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,525 miles

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

damage to n/s front wing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 36,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to n/s front wing

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 OWO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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