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MA08 OHP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,450 mi
Last recorded168,450 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OHP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 168,450 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 160,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both NS & OS smear (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 150,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 150,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 149,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 31 Aug 2022 138,132 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear shockers and coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 138,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

rear shockers and coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 128,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 128,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 102,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,202 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 61,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 46,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 29 May 2013 38,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 27,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a cut/tear

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,430 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 OHP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHP, 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 OHP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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