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MA08 CNU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,034 mi
Last recorded140,034 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 140,034 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 131,532 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 131,417 miles

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

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

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

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2024 127,329 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filer pipes corroded ()

Rear rear axle corroded +all rear under side corroded

covers fitted all under side

Pass 13 Apr 2023 123,326 miles

Offside Rear brake pads have been hot

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,487 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 111,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 104,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,805 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 97,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,426 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 41,004 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,746 miles

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

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 CNU 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 72.7%.

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

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