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MA08 XJY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,210 mi
Last recorded141,210 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XJY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 141,210 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 134,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 124,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left, 205/55/R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left, 205/55/R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,784 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 116,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,077 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 100,748 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2018 100,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,552 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 90,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,292 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,292 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,409 miles

front brake inbalance 25

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,440 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 XJY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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