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MA08 CMY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,797 mi
Last recorded191,797 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 191,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2023 175,678 miles

CHECK OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKES

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear AXAL CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))

SEVERAL CORROSION BUILD UP UNDERNEATH

Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,233 miles

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

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

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

metal ends on rear brake hoses rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2022 166,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

metal ends on rear brake hoses rusty

offside inner rubber boot on driveshaft leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2021 156,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,554 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 145,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,884 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes cracked

Rear brake dust shields rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,275 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,462 miles

Advise:O/S/R brake has been binding on.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,205 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,946 miles

nearside mirror repeator lens cracked.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,870 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 28,869 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear brake disc scored.

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 CMY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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