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MA08 CDV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 142,408 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 139,295 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,871 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,555 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 130,555 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Both headlamps no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,288 miles

Both front tyres are cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are cracked

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

Pass 4 May 2018 90,959 miles

Offside front tyre is cracked

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 83,605 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn low on extreme edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 74,784 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,173 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,636 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 51,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,541 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,646 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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MA08 CDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA08 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

MA08 CDV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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