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MA08 CUV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CUV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 101,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam axle/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,144 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 100,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both of (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,585 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,210 miles

Front coil spring corroded both of (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both of (2.4.G.2)

all brake hoses deteriorated

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,505 miles

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

all rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both of approx.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,652 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All discs slighty scored and pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,231 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,338 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 CUV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for MA08 CUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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