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MA08 FLD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,894 mi
Last recorded133,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle underbody surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,124 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axel corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 10 Dec 2022 113,637 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 113,632 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,571 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel apparent.

Full sill protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface rust apparant on the brake discs.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,921 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 111,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2018 82,617 miles

Central exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 30 May 2018 82,617 miles

Central exhaust slightly blowing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,664 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,434 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 53,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 41,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,813 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 FLD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc 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 FLD, 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 FLD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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