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CX08 RKA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,671 mi
Last recorded39,671 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 RKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 39,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,203 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 39,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 35,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 31,964 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 31,066 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,017 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 27,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,542 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,590 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 14,283 miles

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

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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CX08 RKA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX08 RKA, 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 CX08 RKA registered?

CX08 RKA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is CX08 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 RKA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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