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MA08 XJG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 137,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 133,856 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 112,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 94,854 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 94,693 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat not moving back or forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 88,332 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,401 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 78,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,322 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2016 68,322 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it,to near outer edge to repair

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,467 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 48,467 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre cracking around side wall

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking around side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,754 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 XJG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

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

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