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MA08 CWR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,365 mi
Last recorded92,365 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear, off side rear inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear, off side rear lower inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken (Exhaust is secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,600 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 66,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,801 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,801 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,175 miles

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise nearside rear seat belt has child seat fitted

advise under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,852 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly perished between tread

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulders

nearside rear tyre cracked between tread

offside front tyre slightly perished between tread

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

offside rear tyre slightly perished between tread

rear exhaust heat sheild inscure

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,807 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,804 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored & corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,460 miles

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

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 CWR 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 70%.

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

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