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MA08 DFP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,172 mi
Last recorded209,172 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 209,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 209,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 205,458 miles

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

Underbody has surface corrosion all over

Fail 24 Dec 2021 205,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Underbody has some surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 175,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 163,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,042 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 117,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,083 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 109,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,926 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 DFP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

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

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