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MA08 CXM

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,241 mi
Last recorded179,241 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CXM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 179,241 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 179,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 167,503 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 167,480 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 154,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 154,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 140,829 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 140,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn well below 1.6mm inner edge

Plastic under trays fitted

Windscreen has light scratches but not in drivers view

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is very low on the inside edge .

Fail 12 Aug 2016 106,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre is very low on the inside edge .

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,400 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

O/S rear tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

O/S windowcreen scratched by worn blade.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,476 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 9,295 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 CXM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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