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MA08 CFZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 118,288 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad low

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pad low

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,337 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 111,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 4 Sep 2017 103,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 89,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,549 miles

offside front top caliper slide boot burst

offside rear brake disc faces corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,549 miles

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

engine management light on intermittantly

offside front top caliper slide boot burst

offside rear brake disc faces corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,637 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,636 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 CFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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