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MA08 CRU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 154,001 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 146,990 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 133,615 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 110,372 miles

Nearside side repeater dull but working

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight bit of side to side movement on trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet aim a little low

slight knocking noise when steering is rocked side to side

Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,372 miles

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

Nearside side repeater dull but working

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight bit of side to side movement on trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet aim a little low

slight knocking noise when steering is rocked side to side

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,322 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Sep 2018 107,322 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,391 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,956 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 94,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,129 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,249 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,249 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,332 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 55,331 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,825 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 CRU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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