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MJ08 ZFA

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,650 mi
Last recorded184,650 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZFA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 184,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 181,477 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 181,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 176,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 172,210 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 172,210 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 165,277 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak further investigation

Pass 14 Mar 2018 154,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,205 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and only just legal

Fail 21 Feb 2017 139,205 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and only just legal

Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,320 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 127,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,467 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,467 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,174 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 ZFA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel 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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

MJ08 ZFA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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