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MJ08 ZGR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,292 mi
Last recorded126,292 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 126,292 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places rear cross mamber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2020 107,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,179 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Pass 30 May 2014 67,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 54,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,146 miles

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

Offside 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 ZGR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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