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CV08 YDT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,068 mi
Last recorded191,068 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YDT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 191,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

radiator support in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2023 191,067 miles

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

Track rod end modification unsafe nut not locked both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

radiator support in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2022 185,595 miles

Front Lower Radiation cross member badly corrded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 180,746 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 180,746 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 176,761 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 170,073 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on to steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 170,064 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on to steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 162,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside main beam bulb poorly fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear nearside & offside tyres cracked & perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen washer poor

Fail 5 Apr 2018 162,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside main beam bulb poorly fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear nearside & offside tyres cracked & perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen washer poor

Fail 30 Mar 2018 162,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END LOCKING DEVICE ON NUT MISSING (2.2.C.1g)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 155,731 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,213 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 135,446 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 82,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,114 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 YDT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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