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MJ08 ZBG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,623 mi
Last recorded136,623 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZBG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,623 miles

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

Rear underbody general corrosion

underbody tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 124,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,859 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,859 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 90,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,942 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 49,078 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,078 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,621 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,408 miles

Advise rear brake disc surfaces scored and discs slightly worn

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 ZBG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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