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MD08 EAA

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,098 mi
Last recorded117,098 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 117,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 117,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,362 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly slightly damaged but still fully operational (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,362 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly slightly damaged but still fully operational (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undershields fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,524 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,278 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,574 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,184 miles

Both rear brakes binding.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 26,184 miles

Both rear brakes binding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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MD08 EAA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD08 EAA, 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 MD08 EAA registered?

MD08 EAA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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