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J222 MPB

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,028 mi
Last recorded148,028 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 MPB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 138,154 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,889 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,879 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,875 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,220 miles

All tyre valves perished, not excessive at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,178 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 66,523 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,973 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 42,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres on 3mm/perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 20 May 2014 42,558 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm/perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 21 May 2013 30,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,410 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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J222 MPB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J222 MPB, 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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J222 MPB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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