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HD57 CVL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,180 mi
Last recorded116,180 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 CVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 116,180 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded at bottom

Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,433 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 105,432 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearing excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,424 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 93,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,775 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,622 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 83,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,573 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,829 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 69,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 64,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,590 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,837 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,381 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,235 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,608 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,024 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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HD57 CVL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD57 CVL, 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 HD57 CVL registered?

HD57 CVL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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