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MA08 CFY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,431 mi
Last recorded182,431 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 182,431 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 162,471 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 162,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 146,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 130,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light reduced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 130,674 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light reduced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2020 117,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,904 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,056 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 100,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,716 miles

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

Offside Front Small deep cut in tyre

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but still clears window screen

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

Offside Front Small deep cut in tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,818 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 86,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on wingmirror (1.4.A.2c)

slight coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,091 miles

Both front tyres approx 75% worn

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake dust shields deteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,190 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 CFY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 CFY, 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 CFY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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