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MA08 CPV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,927 mi
Last recorded133,927 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 133,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 121,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 121,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 110,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 106,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,036 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,230 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,433 miles

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

ns mirror not scure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,433 miles

ns mirror not scure

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,725 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside door mirror housing damaged

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

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 CPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

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

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