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MA08 GUG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,863 mi
Last recorded74,863 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 GUG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,863 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,776 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 67,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,941 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 58,941 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,989 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but no cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread and sidewalls. Tyre dated 2008

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking advise replacing soon

Slightly play in both front inner rack joints

Under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 41,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking advise replacing soon

Slightly play in both front inner rack joints

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,330 miles

N/S/F tyre valve perishing

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

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,025 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,904 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,369 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 GUG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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