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MJ08 ZFX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 78,574 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 78,574 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,273 miles

under cover fitted under engine

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 73,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under cover fitted under engine

Pass 21 Aug 2021 69,147 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2021 69,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,122 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,262 miles

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

engine and under cover fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,352 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,211 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,826 miles

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

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 ZFX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

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

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