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MA08 OHJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,535 mi
Last recorded140,535 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 140,535 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 140,513 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 131,888 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Sep 2023 131,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,686 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE 205/55/16

Fail 2 Sep 2021 123,686 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE 205/55/16

Pass 5 Sep 2020 115,598 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,492 miles

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 91,259 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure + heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise rear brake discs scored+corroded + pads worn.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,643 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,644 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,335 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness in steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2013 39,227 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,522 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 OHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OHJ, 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 OHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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