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LJ08 MZY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MZY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 119,186 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,452 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,311 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 May 2016 73,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 62,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 56,265 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.

Pass 9 May 2013 46,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 38,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,246 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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LJ08 MZY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ08 MZY, 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 LJ08 MZY registered?

LJ08 MZY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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