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MJ08 ZLY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,014 mi
Last recorded129,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 129,014 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,859 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,319 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,392 miles

nearside front Tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear Tyre has nail

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 75,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,875 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,677 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 37,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,581 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 ZLY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

MJ08 ZLY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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