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L90 CAA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 CAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,230 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 114,093 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust has an excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre pipe join - Fixing bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + Dust cover split (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,088 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,721 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 87,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 75,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 63,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,359 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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L90 CAA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L90 CAA, 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 L90 CAA registered?

L90 CAA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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