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MV08 CWL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,333 mi
Last recorded47,333 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 CWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,333 miles

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 9 Apr 2019 45,694 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,903 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,039 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,039 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,001 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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MV08 CWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MV08 CWL, 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 MV08 CWL registered?

MV08 CWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is MV08 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 CWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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