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MA08 CVG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,729 mi
Last recorded124,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 122,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 121,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,984 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 119,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,603 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,657 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 98,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,796 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,796 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner brake pad worn unevenly.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,360 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,360 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,828 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,478 miles

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

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 CVG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

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

Is MA08 CVG safe to buy?

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