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MA08 CVX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,909 mi
Last recorded77,909 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 77,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed at top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 scrubbed heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,501 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 73,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 56,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passes, suggest replacing tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 55,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passes, suggest replacing tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just pass, suggest having this replaced (2.7.3)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,071 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,070 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,176 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,491 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CVX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CVX, 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 CVX registered?

MA08 CVX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is MA08 CVX safe to buy?

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