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MH08 CEA

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,760 mi
Last recorded181,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CEA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 181,760 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 181,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 166,051 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 166,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 158,480 miles

O/S/F fog light bulb fallen out of lamp and is burning bumper

Fail 20 Mar 2018 158,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F fog light bulb fallen out of lamp and is burning bumper

Pass 21 Mar 2017 140,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,858 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,858 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,177 miles

...............Thanx 4visiting us..........

All discs have worn & lipped, rears more-so (see inner faces)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pads also worn (o/s fron outer & rear inner) Note: Please refr2spec on discs)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,177 miles

...............Thanx 4visiting us..........

All discs have worn & lipped, rears more-so (see inner faces)

Pads also worn (o/s fron outer & rear inner) Note: Please refr2spec on discs)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,871 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MH08 CEA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MH08 CEA, 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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MH08 CEA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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