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MA08 EXB

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,053 mi
Last recorded68,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 EXB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 68,053 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,672 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2025 65,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,502 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,914 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 61,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,957 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 59,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,192 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,192 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,845 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 51,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,188 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 EXB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

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

Is MA08 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 EXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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