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MJ08 ZFH

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,763 mi
Last recorded154,763 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZFH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2023 154,763 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 154,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 149,996 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Sep 2022 149,985 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NEAR SIDE ONE

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Aug 2022 149,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,491 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 146,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 142,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 142,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,006 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 78,349 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 78,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2012 66,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,204 miles

both front wipers are just clearing the screen to a good enough standard

Fail 22 Jun 2011 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers are just clearing the screen to a good enough standard

n/s/r tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

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 ZFH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

MJ08 ZFH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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