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MA08 CHJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,202 mi
Last recorded153,202 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 153,202 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

all underbody corroded

brake fluid dirty

Fail 17 May 2024 153,202 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

all underbody corroded

brake fluid dirty

Pass 27 May 2023 147,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 135,214 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,484 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,775 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 106,995 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 99,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,503 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 54,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 CHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CHJ, 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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What year was MA08 CHJ registered?

MA08 CHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MA08 CHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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