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MA08 CEV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,964 mi
Last recorded130,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,964 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,035 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 125,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge and perished 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit + worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + NSR + OSR cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,081 miles

Offside headlight slightly damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2020 102,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,174 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 94,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,403 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 38,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 20,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,090 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 CEV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CEV, 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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MA08 CEV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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