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2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,353 mi
Last recorded107,353 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CSV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 107,353 miles

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

off side rear tyre cut on tread

Fail 3 Mar 2026 107,353 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,681 miles

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

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

near side front suspension lite mist of oil

Fail 20 Mar 2024 99,681 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,350 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Front wipers smear

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,834 miles

Rear Both Rear Tyre's Perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 37,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,227 miles

small cut on nearside front tyre wall

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 CSV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CSV, 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 CSV registered?

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

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The MOT history for MA08 CSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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