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MA08 CWZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,513 mi
Last recorded115,513 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CWZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear axle location (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Rear axle location (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear axle location (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 108,940 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm and cracking on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 102,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base doesn't lock in position (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm and cracking on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,268 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,590 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 39,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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