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MA08 XHS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,055 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 86,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,218 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 82,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 78,444 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 12 Mar 2024 78,444 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,465 miles

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,331 miles

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

n/s head light lens starting to deteriorate / mist up

rear subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,412 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 60,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,073 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve showing deterioration

Nearside Rear tyre valve showing deterioration

Offside Front tyre valve showing deterioration

all road wheels to be removed for further brake inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,342 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges , n/s/f tyre has a nail in tyre tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,769 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,623 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,579 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 XHS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

MA08 XHS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is MA08 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 XHS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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