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MJZ 5089

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

134,283 mi
Last recorded134,283 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 5089
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 134,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r ()

Fail 7 Nov 2025 134,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 34,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge out of shape and low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 34,087 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 33,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 75,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,262 miles

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,650 miles

both front tyre(s) sidewalls have slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,163 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 27,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,470 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 26,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,723 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,515 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres have chunks out of sidewall

nearside front tyre bolding inneredge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/tyres outer wall poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2014 41,538 miles

damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls

wipers are smearing the windscreen lightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,301 miles

f/r/tyres outer wall poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 32,358 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 14,161 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,052 miles

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

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

under tray fityted

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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MJZ 5089 is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 MJZ 5089, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJZ 5089 registered?

MJZ 5089 is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is MJZ 5089 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJZ 5089 shows 33 tests with a 87.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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