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MJ08 YYZ

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,043 mi
Last recorded152,043 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YYZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 152,043 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 152,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 143,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2018 142,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2017 136,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 136,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

winter tyres fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 121,421 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear brake grabbing

Offside Rear brake grabbing

underbody corroded at rear

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,792 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 111,318 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 70,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 70,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,094 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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MJ08 YYZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYZ, 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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MJ08 YYZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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