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MJ08 ZBZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 84,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,010 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,872 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread

n/s/r tyre splitting badly nearly showing cords and stepped

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm amd inner edge bald

o/s/r tyre splitting badly nearly showing cords and stepped

Fail 28 Apr 2014 36,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread

n/s/r tyre splitting badly nearly showing cords and stepped

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm amd inner edge bald

o/s/r tyre splitting badly nearly showing cords and stepped

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and also perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and also perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 19,231 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 ZBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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