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CV08 OWY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,799 mi
Last recorded102,799 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 102,799 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,907 miles

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,198 miles

offside front tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 63,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,863 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 47,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,106 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,010 miles

All tyres perished and splitting due to make and age.255/45/17/Y

Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,971 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 OWY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol 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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

CV08 OWY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is CV08 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 OWY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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