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MA08 DCX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,958 mi
Last recorded51,958 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 51,958 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 45,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 45,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,953 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 38,101 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,864 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,135 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,636 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 28,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and outer tread worn ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 21,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,311 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 17,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,600 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,436 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 DCX 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 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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

MA08 DCX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MA08 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 DCX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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