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MA08 CUX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 144,327 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 144,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 136,862 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 136,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 118,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 107,802 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body panel likely to become detached Side skirt / sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2017 99,656 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2017 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 99,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked And Perished

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

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

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

Under-Tray Fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre valves perished

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside heat sheild loose

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre valves perished

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside heat sheild loose

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2015 79,359 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,010 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 CUX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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