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MD55 JEM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,123 mi
Last recorded154,123 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 JEM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 154,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,280 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 21 Nov 2022 146,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp has poor image

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

poor image on headlamps

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 5 Nov 2021 135,242 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

poor image on headlamps

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,393 miles

advise poor pattern on both headlights

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise poor pattern on both headlights

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2019 117,521 miles

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

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

both front Side repeater lens damage

both front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 4 May 2018 107,126 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 94,460 miles

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,590 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MD55 JEM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD55 JEM, 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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MD55 JEM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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