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MJ08 ZMY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,554 mi
Last recorded128,554 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZMY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 105,908 miles

General Under body Corrosion

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,904 miles

exhaust coroded

rear axle bushes deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,322 miles

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

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

exhaust coroded

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 81,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,470 miles

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear axle coroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,465 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHE STARTING TO PERISH

O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH DUE TO AGE

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner side wall slightly cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,549 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner side wall slightly cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,711 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 41,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,815 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 ZMY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

MJ08 ZMY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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