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J473 AUJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,510 mi
Last recorded103,510 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 AUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,510 miles

Non standard wheels and suspension fitted.

Poor beam image from both front head lights.

Rear seats removed and 4 point seat belts fitted.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,510 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Non standard wheels and suspension fitted.

Poor beam image from both front head lights.

Rear seats removed and 4 point seat belts fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,178 miles

N/S and O/S Front brake back plates slightly damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

N/S and O/S Front brake back plates slightly damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J473 AUJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J473 AUJ, 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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J473 AUJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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