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CV08 UCJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,184 mi
Last recorded186,184 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 186,184 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 186,184 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 170,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 160,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 160,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 149,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 149,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels osr tyre is different size to nsr (5.2.3 (b))

nsr brake pads low

osf coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D - Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Fail 27 Oct 2017 139,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D - Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus tyre is perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,517 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 115,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,319 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

complete under body has trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2013 100,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,778 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 UCJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc electric 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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

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

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