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MA08 DHE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,178 mi
Last recorded165,178 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 165,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 165,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 152,815 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 152,815 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak poss stearing

under tray damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2019 140,292 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 140,292 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,776 miles

Nearside Front Wing damage

Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,590 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,083 miles

Rear brakes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,844 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2014 74,024 miles

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

front brake discs worn low

offside wiper streaking slightly

rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,368 miles

205/55/16 v

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,722 miles

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

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 DHE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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