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MA08 CFD

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,806 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has slight condensation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides of vehicle, at subframe mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 83,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has slight condensation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides of vehicle, at subframe mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate is coming loose

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 72,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 72,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 67,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing am bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 67,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing am bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,030 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,338 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,869 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,517 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 45,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 40,171 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,961 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 CFD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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