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KY08 RCV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,902 mi
Last recorded147,902 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 RCV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 147,902 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 147,900 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 142,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 137,335 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 131,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 111,343 miles

Advise n,s front shocker damp.

Advise n,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise o,s rear tyre wall cracked.

Advise play in n,s front link rod.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 9 May 2018 89,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 79,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,223 miles

Both front tyres have tears, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, on inner side walls, found with full weight of vehicle resting on them.

Fail 14 Mar 2015 65,204 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres have tears, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, on inner side walls, found with full weight of vehicle resting on them.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,933 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,109 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)

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

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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KY08 RCV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KY08 RCV, 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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KY08 RCV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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