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MA08 CVB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 119,187 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 119,187 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 104,018 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

handbrake lever broken - (still functions)

parking brake effort weak (16%)

Fail 22 Jul 2024 104,017 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs (inside face) worn/corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front registration plate deteriorated

handbrake lever broken - (still functions)

Pass 22 Jul 2023 256,982 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on dashboard

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,047 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,047 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 68,441 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,549 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 57,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,755 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,483 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 CVB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

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

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