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MJ08 VWH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

226,946 mi
Last recorded226,946 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VWH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 226,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 225,377 miles

full inspection of underside impossible due to shields

Pass 21 May 2021 222,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 222,087 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 216,669 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 216,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 98,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front inter cooler leaking

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 201,366 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

very minor play steering rack knuckles

Pass 26 May 2018 195,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 187,467 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 187,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 152,780 miles

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

Rear CHILD SEATS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 130,045 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 105,696 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 105,696 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 83,333 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 83,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 63,644 miles

Frt brake discs worn.

NSF wiper blades split & osf blade poor condition.

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

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

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

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

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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MJ08 VWH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ08 VWH, 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 MJ08 VWH registered?

MJ08 VWH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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