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MJ08 ZBE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,552 mi
Last recorded141,552 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZBE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 141,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 141,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 133,669 miles

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 124,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 124,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2021 110,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills innner and outer sills both sides . under tray fitted to ther car .

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,418 miles

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,229 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 82,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blown (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,365 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,168 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 26,707 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wipers split and slightly smearing screen.

rear pads 75%worn

Fail 2 May 2011 26,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wipers split and slightly smearing screen.

n/s/r tyre tread cracked and on 3mm

rear pads 75%worn

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 ZBE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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