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MJ08 YZP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,601 mi
Last recorded181,601 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 181,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 181,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 175,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 171,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 169,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 169,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 169,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured corroded. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded, (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 164,820 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 164,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 159,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 154,417 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 154,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 148,559 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 148,559 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,993 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 117,908 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 105,907 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 89,329 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 89,329 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 74,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,252 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 21,983 miles

some wear and rust on both rear brake discs (inner face)

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 YZP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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