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MA08 DHD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,733 mi
Last recorded89,733 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DHD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 89,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,730 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,306 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,278 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,263 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,235 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 58,929 miles

underneath rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,926 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both side (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,057 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,230 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,395 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,765 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 DHD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

MA08 DHD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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