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MJ08 ZFR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,950 mi
Last recorded130,950 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 130,950 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake recorded 16%

Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 123,571 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 123,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,860 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,150 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 110,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,866 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,055 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 60,008 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 46,596 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,249 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 31,249 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,125 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 ZFR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

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

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