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MA08 CHN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,322 mi
Last recorded158,322 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CHN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 158,322 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured due to corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured due to corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 149,461 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease(pinholed?)

Pass 9 Aug 2018 139,813 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated evidence of grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 128,599 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 128,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 117,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,911 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,257 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 80,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,118 miles

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

slight scoring on both rear brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,361 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 CHN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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