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CV08 YSB

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YSB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,210 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 117,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear SHOCKS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 117,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear SHOCKS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 105,005 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,670 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,031 miles

Front stone chip not more than 40mm in zone b

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around rear suspension beam

Fail 21 Dec 2021 89,031 miles

Front stone chip not more than 40mm in zone b

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around rear suspension beam

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,107 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,245 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,380 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 74,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,785 miles

Offside Front Fog light glass is smashed

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Fog light glass is smashed

Fail 9 Feb 2015 57,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,471 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,904 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 49,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YSB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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