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MA08 CTY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 121,931 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective HEADLIGHTS FOGGED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,960 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 115,960 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 109,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,539 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 97,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 74,740 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,410 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,651 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 CTY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

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

Is MA08 CTY safe to buy?

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