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MA08 CXX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,342 mi
Last recorded141,342 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 141,342 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion at n/s/rear axle. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan (spare wheel area) holed and corroded support. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable excessive corrosion very weak ,and holed. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 136,644 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 136,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,390 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,652 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 78,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,066 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,919 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing adrift (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,238 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,319 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/F TYRE IS SCRUBED ON OUTER SIDEWALL NEARING IN NER CORDS

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,535 miles

front tyres show sign's of cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,655 miles

Both front tyres are approaching their wear indicators.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 17,655 miles

Both front tyres are approaching their wear indicators.

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

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

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 CXX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

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

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