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MA08 XYM

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,013 mi
Last recorded106,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XYM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,013 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 106,003 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing Suspension arm ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,176 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 102,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing suspension arm ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are cracking inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,215 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are starting to crack inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 95,208 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are starting to crack inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 92,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 84,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underneath of vehicle slightly corded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,774 miles

under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,348 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to wear on inner

engine covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,474 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,911 miles

exhaust back box o/s tail pipe missing rubber hanger

n/s mirror indicator lense cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,778 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,329 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 XYM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

MA08 XYM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MA08 XYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 XYM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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