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CE08 UAA

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,595 mi
Last recorded125,595 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 125,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 121,759 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 121,743 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 116,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 116,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF&OSF tyre worn on the outer edge + NSF tyre worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall , marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front NSF head lamp slightly loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR axle beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR)tyre cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 103,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam(trailing arm)bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam(trailing arm)bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF&OSF tyre worn on the outer edge + NSF tyre worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall , marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front NSF head lamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR axle beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR)tyre cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF , beam image getting weak! A lamp polish will look like new. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front NSF head lamp slightly loose.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR&OSR rigid axle (trailing arm)bush getting soft - weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR rigid axle mounting and rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,507 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF , beam image getting weak! A lamp polish will look like new. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front NSF head lamp slightly loose.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR&OSR rigid axle (trailing arm)bush getting soft - weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR rigid axle mounting and rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,087 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))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 9 Dec 2019 85,087 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,208 miles

Nearside damaged headlamp

belly pan fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,406 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

damage to n/s headlamp

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

damage to n/s headlamp

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,430 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 52,419 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,770 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,612 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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CE08 UAA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE08 UAA, 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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CE08 UAA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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