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A23 WCW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 100,019 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 95,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 95,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large split in inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges as well as worn tread close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 89,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 81,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel line clips heavily corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 81,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel line clips heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 73,004 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 73,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 71,812 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,021 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 60,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 53,139 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,726 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 9 May 2017 44,726 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 May 2016 40,910 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 40,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 38,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,284 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and cuts in side wall

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and cuts in side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,501 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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A23 WCW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 A23 WCW, 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 A23 WCW registered?

A23 WCW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A23 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 WCW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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