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MA08 CHH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 163,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 161,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders + Tread worn unevenly - Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 20 May 2024 161,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders + Tread worn unevenly - Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 11 May 2023 158,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 153,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 143,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,451 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake pads worn uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2017 130,072 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 130,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,814 miles

both front tyres are worn

Fail 11 Mar 2016 122,814 miles

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating n/s/ door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres are worn

Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 91,122 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner brake pads are on the limit

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,355 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting low 205/55/16/w

Pass 17 Mar 2012 59,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,218 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 CHH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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