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MA08 CYT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,828 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Underside of vehicle including subframes is corroded in various places

Fail 8 Nov 2025 97,824 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Underside of vehicle including subframes is corroded in various places

Pass 26 Oct 2024 93,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,691 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing low

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 26 Oct 2023 88,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing low

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,168 miles

Both rear brake dust sheilds are missing

Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,168 miles

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

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

Both rear brake dust sheilds are missing

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,787 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,786 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,530 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 69,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,154 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2018 66,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,644 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 61,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,382 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 21 Oct 2015 48,887 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,572 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 12 Sep 2013 32,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 27 Sep 2012 24,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,876 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 CYT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

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

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