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CV08 YSF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,952 mi
Last recorded216,952 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YSF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 216,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill holed and corroded (axle mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

boot floor strength beam holed and corroded

corrosion to floor of vehicle

knock on steering

Pass 9 Nov 2022 213,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

knocking from steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2022 213,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner arch and rear inner sill holed and corroded (axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner arch and rear inner sill holed and corroded (axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

knocking from steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2021 206,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated end broken/loose (1.1.6 (d))

factory covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 206,538 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to/on limit, been hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated end broken/loose (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, o/s been hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

factory covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 199,484 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 199,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 186,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 May 2019 186,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 175,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 166,621 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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 153,423 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 153,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 139,280 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 139,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 106,945 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,103 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 YSF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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