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CV08 YDR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YDR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 144,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind felt at wheel

Rear exhaust heat shielding unattached

Fail 3 Nov 2020 138,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind felt at wheel

Rear exhaust heat shielding unattached

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 107,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre deteriorated (small cuts in tread)

Offside Rear exhaust system deteriorated (hanger)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Apr 2016 95,663 miles

plastic shields covering prescribed areas

Fail 30 Apr 2016 95,663 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic shields covering prescribed areas

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,450 miles

Headlamp aim has been adjusted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,450 miles

Headlamp aim has been adjusted

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,424 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,884 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 YDR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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