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MA08 CMU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CMU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,060 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 127,620 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UBCC

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2023 126,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UBCC

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 118,202 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 108,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,783 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 98,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

both front anti roll bar dust covers split

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,181 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,551 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,885 miles

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

OS mirror repeater indicator cracked and intensity reduced

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,885 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side repeater (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,661 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre close to legal limit and cracking in tread area

Fail 22 Mar 2014 53,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre close to legal limit and cracking in tread area

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

rear tyres minor cracking within tread

Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,312 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 36,309 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,497 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 CMU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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