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ML08 CSO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,908 mi
Last recorded157,908 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 CSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 157,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes have slight play / noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,320 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 109,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 109,185 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven trailing behind (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre has bad cracking to outer sidewall no cords or plys visible - 225/40/18

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner shoulder - 225/40/18

Offside Front tyre has bad cracking to inner sidewall no cords or plys visible - 225/40/18

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box flange badly corroded

smell of diesel under bonnet - unable to inspect due to engine covers

vehicle has under-trays fitted limiting full inspection of the under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,580 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,115 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cuts in nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres

engine floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cuts in nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres

engine floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,661 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,231 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,290 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,288 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,234 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 72,176 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,160 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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ML08 CSO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ML08 CSO, 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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ML08 CSO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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