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MA08 DXE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brake disc backing plates deteriorating

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear axle corroded

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 124,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brake disc backing plates deteriorating

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear axle corroded

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side reapeater case cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Apr 2019 118,841 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side reapeater case cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked between treads 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked between treads 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,385 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,590 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 DXE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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