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OU08 CWZ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,012 mi
Last recorded138,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 CWZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 138,012 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sills, subframe, under body and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 115,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 115,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn out edges/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also pushing against rear of drivers seat

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 103,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective covered in exhaust paste and also slight blow around mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn out edges/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also pushing against rear of drivers seat

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,596 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber wearing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,596 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber wearing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,832 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,187 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,617 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 74,617 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,662 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,751 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,091 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,580 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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OU08 CWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU08 CWZ, 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 OU08 CWZ registered?

OU08 CWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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