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MA08 DTZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DTZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 116,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively border pass (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,733 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn more inner x2

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,825 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,356 miles

All tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside front shocker leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,640 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 41,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2011 32,651 miles

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 DTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

MA08 DTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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