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MM08 CVN

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,833 mi
Last recorded183,833 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 CVN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 183,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 183,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 173,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 172,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 161,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 150,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 150,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 137,612 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2020 125,281 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 109,975 miles

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

offside front wheel arch cover missing

Fail 1 Jun 2019 109,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front wheel arch cover missing

Pass 23 Jun 2018 96,631 miles

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

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

offside front wheel arch missing

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 23 Jun 2018 96,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front wheel arch missing

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,766 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 82,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven and perished (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre uneven and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 57,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,265 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 10 Jun 2013 33,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,169 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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MM08 CVN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

MM08 CVN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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