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MA08 CCU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,395 mi
Last recorded109,395 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,395 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 94,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 94,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s disc inner face corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,510 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,966 miles

Front and rear registration plates cracked

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

Parking brake lever outer plastic cover loose

Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear registration plates cracked

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

Parking brake lever outer plastic cover loose

o/s and n/s small outer stop lights not working

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing close to limits on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing close to limits on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,337 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread crack in the middle (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 46,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread crack in the middle (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 33,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,384 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,627 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 17,267 miles

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

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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MA08 CCU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA08 CCU, 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 MA08 CCU registered?

MA08 CCU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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