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MA08 CMX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,205 mi
Last recorded160,205 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 160,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 160,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 153,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 140,594 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,949 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 134,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,880 miles

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

Front both front tyres perished

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn corroded on outer edge of inner face

suspect rear pads sticking in carriers

Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,880 miles

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

Front both front tyres perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

rear discs worn corroded on outer edge of inner face

suspect rear pads sticking in carriers

Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs started to corrode on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs started to corrode on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,991 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 58,344 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,899 miles

front pads look low

rear pads look low

slight play in both inner rack joints

undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,680 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 CMX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

MA08 CMX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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