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MJ54 NYS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 NYS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026

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 11 Apr 2025 139,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 139,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 139,266 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear brake pad low

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,833 miles

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

Corrosion to rear axle beam

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

Handbrake lever casing damaged

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

Heat shield missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc shield corroded and in a poor condition

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2022 138,825 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever casing damaged

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

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

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Exhaust heat shield missing

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2021 138,650 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 138,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 133,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,804 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Hand brake lever slight damage

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 127,804 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Engine oil level low

Hand brake lever slight damage

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,204 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 120,204 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 115,157 miles

N/s wiper blade split

O/s/r brake disc and pad in a poor condition

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,781 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 102,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,559 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hid headlamp conversions fitted

nsf foglamp glass broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,041 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,334 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,502 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,502 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

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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MJ54 NYS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ54 NYS, 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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MJ54 NYS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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