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MA08 CFN

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,179 mi
Last recorded130,179 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 130,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 126,280 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 126,278 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 115,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 112,026 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 112,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,700 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,108 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,108 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 81,762 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 71,690 miles

front wipers smearing screen

under tryas fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 62,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 34,772 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 24,471 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,459 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs

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 CFN 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 68.4%.

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

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