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MJ08 ZBC

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZBC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 124,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 123,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,705 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 119,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 118,918 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 120,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 101,781 miles

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

centre rear seat belt inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,851 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 92,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 85,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 72,530 miles

slight exhaust leakage at front section

Fail 6 May 2016 72,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight exhaust leakage at front section

Pass 5 May 2015 59,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,932 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,296 miles

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 ZBC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MJ08 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

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

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