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EX08 MGZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 MGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside cover with underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2025 86,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 86,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,444 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,178 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all body panels have damage but no sharp edges

all coil springs have some corrosion

under side of car has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,178 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all body panels have damage but no sharp edges

all coil springs have some corrosion

under side of car has heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,690 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,379 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,379 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,784 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,230 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,858 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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EX08 MGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EX08 MGZ, 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 EX08 MGZ registered?

EX08 MGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is EX08 MGZ safe to buy?

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