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MJ08 ZFW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,524 mi
Last recorded136,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,524 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,524 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 129,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,025 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wheel arch plastic moulden misin (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wheel arch plastic moulden misin (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,541 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 95,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,432 miles

nearside stop lamp one of two not working

Fail 20 Jun 2013 65,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside stop lamp one of two not working

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,818 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,976 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 ZFW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

MJ08 ZFW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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