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CV08 ZPU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ZPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 83,235 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 82,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 74,237 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 74,031 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,721 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,558 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 54,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,682 miles

body damage, suspension components corroded, front link boots cracking, oil leak, rear exhust bracket broken, n/s hand brake cable insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

body damage, suspension components corroded, front link boots cracking, oil leak, rear exhust bracket broken, n/s hand brake cable insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,359 miles

body damage, rear brakes imbalanced o/s low, rear exhaust bracket broken, rear axle corroded, o/s rear tyre cracking 205/55/16

Fail 5 Dec 2019 51,359 miles

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

body damage, rear brakes imbalanced o/s low, rear exhaust bracket broken, rear axle corroded, o/s rear tyre cracking 205/55/16

Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,244 miles

rear exhaust pipe bracket broken, rear suspension components corroded, n/s rear tyre heavy cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section x2 (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

wipers could clear better.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,891 miles

nsf tyre bald on outer and inner edges. 205/55/16

rear exhaust bracked broken.

surface corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 41,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 cracked to cord. (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre bald on outer and inner edges. 205/55/16

rear exhaust bracked broken.

surface corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,082 miles

rear brake noise,body damaged, multi guards fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken,o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin close to limit

Fail 12 Dec 2014 33,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,604 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 ZPU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPU, 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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What year was CV08 ZPU registered?

CV08 ZPU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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