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MA08 XZB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,259 mi
Last recorded54,259 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 51,245 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 46,947 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,483 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 40,483 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,062 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,250 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv-front tyres low on inner shoulders-recommend geo-align

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,375 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,807 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XZB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for MA08 XZB 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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