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KJ08 CWR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,444 mi
Last recorded151,444 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 CWR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 151,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 151,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 149,899 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear brakes discs slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 149,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

NSR tyre has piece of metal in tyre, cracking and on 3mm tread

OSF tyre tread getting low 3mm

OSR tyre tread getting low 3mm

Rear brakes discs slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 145,385 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 129,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,518 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 115,518 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,652 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,383 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 72,383 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,611 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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KJ08 CWR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ08 CWR, 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 KJ08 CWR registered?

KJ08 CWR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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