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MJ08 ZGF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,427 mi
Last recorded147,427 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 147,427 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 135,663 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

both rear Tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2021 135,642 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear Tyres uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 135,601 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted, outer sills not checked, corrosion may be present

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,715 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 126,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,854 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,535 miles

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

Nearside 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 ZGF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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