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MA08 CYE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,974 mi
Last recorded154,974 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 154,974 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 149,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 144,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 139,372 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,615 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 119,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,737 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,307 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 94,711 miles

Nearside Front mirror bound with tape // mirror still secure //

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

both front and near side rear tyres worn on the inside

Fail 27 Aug 2018 94,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front mirror bound with tape // mirror still secure //

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

both front and near side rear tyres worn on the inside

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,833 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 87,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable inner steering rod damaged (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,238 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to the wear band and showing 3 mm

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,573 miles

sill and under covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,313 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,223 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 CYE 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

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

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