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CV08 VYF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,722 mi
Last recorded102,722 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,722 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Nearside Front Top mount noisy when turning

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Secondary (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 21 May 2026 102,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Nearside Front Top mount noisy when turning

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Secondary (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2025 98,506 miles

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 9 May 2025 98,504 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Unable to identify location due to undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded unable to identify strength in places due to location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 96,310 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front N/S & O/S Top mounts are noisy when steering wheel is rotated

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded but unable to inspect some parts fully due to location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 96,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All steering & suspension components are corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front N/S & O/S Top mounts are noisy when steering wheel is rotated

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded but unable to inspect some parts fully due to location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 91,194 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight ware on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear axle front mountain points inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 91,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Have slight ware on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front undertray is fouling on the N/S/F drop link

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear axle front mountain points inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 85,735 miles

Central undertray insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacture covers fitted

rear axle has corrosion

rear brake dust shields deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2022 85,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central undertray insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacture covers fitted

rear axle has corrosion

rear brake dust shields deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2021 79,271 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorating

all rear suspension components have corrosion

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 79,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorating

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

all rear suspension components have corrosion

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 75,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 75,821 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,856 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,745 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,061 miles

o/s mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,745 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged,view to rear not effected

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,583 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 VYF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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