MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Caliper and hand brake cables corroded as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower big round ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills , Axle mounts area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear floor corroded
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both and corroded (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
heat shield loose
Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor at rear axle adrift (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
heat shield loose
Central exhaust heat shields missing
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust heat shields missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch damaged
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel arch trim loose
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
both wipers torn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres starting to perish
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MJ08 ZCL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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