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MF08 RXJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,730 mi
Last recorded103,730 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 RXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 103,730 miles

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

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

Rear Axle and suspension corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 103,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle and suspension corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,786 miles

Nearside Front seat back rest doesn't tilt forward but secure in up right position

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat back rest doesn't tilt forward but secure in up right position

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,029 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens fogged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Front beam image poor

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,777 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 56,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wiper is split

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shocker is corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper is split

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shocker is corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 56,048 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wiper is split

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shocker is corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper is split

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shocker is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 49,877 miles

Front tyre worn on the edges

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 44,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,808 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise front brake disc,s are slightly worn

advise rear brake disc,s are slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2014 39,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise front brake disc,s are slightly worn

advise rear brake disc,s are slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,060 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2013 35,060 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,420 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,755 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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MF08 RXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MF08 RXJ, 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 MF08 RXJ registered?

MF08 RXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MF08 RXJ safe to buy?

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