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MA08 XZF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,770 mi
Last recorded107,770 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XZF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 107,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 107,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 100,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 May 2019 80,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED AND BACKING DAMAGED

O/S DOOR MIRROR HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

Pass 23 May 2018 78,558 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 75,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 73,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 58,357 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 58,357 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD LOW,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 47,771 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 47,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 11 May 2012 25,966 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,829 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 19,583 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Frt number plate damaged.

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 XZF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

MA08 XZF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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