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MJ08 ZGE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,074 mi
Last recorded161,074 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZGE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 161,074 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 160,993 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 152,054 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 152,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 151,882 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam - bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor linkage worn to excess and not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 145,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and starting to affect pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F and O/S/R inner rims damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R all cracked and perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 135,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2018 128,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,098 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,477 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,140 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,518 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 65,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,198 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 45,197 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZGE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZGE, 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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MJ08 ZGE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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