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MA08 CXT

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CXT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,998 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure sill damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2024 93,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front end damged

Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,168 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2022 73,168 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,711 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,223 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,578 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,402 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks appearing inbetween tread

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,399 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres have cracks appearing inbetween tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks appearing in outer sidewall

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,754 miles

numerous small age cracks appearing in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,666 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 19,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,689 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 CXT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

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