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MA08 CPY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 71,133 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 71,133 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,130 miles

Rear rear axel has surface corrosion

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,155 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front shocks corroded

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,432 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 57,431 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,914 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,444 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)

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,937 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 CPY 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 88.9%.

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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

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

Is MA08 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 CPY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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