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MM08 CVL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,150 mi
Last recorded161,150 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 CVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 161,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 159,343 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 144,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 144,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 133,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,154 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2018 104,154 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield inscure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front odd wheel nut fitted

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills and underside covered

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front odd wheel nut fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil overfilled

sills and underside covered

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,865 miles

nsr tyre deteriorated

osr tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,403 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,629 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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MM08 CVL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM08 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 MM08 CVL registered?

MM08 CVL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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