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MK08 TZE

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,359 mi
Last recorded97,359 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 TZE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,359 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,417 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to rear axle and around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 84,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to rear axle and around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 77,893 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,560 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,547 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,401 miles

o/s c.v boot slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch loose

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 56,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch loose

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,179 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,179 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,627 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 41,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,136 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 29,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,496 miles

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

nearside rear brake light showing 50%

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,362 miles

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

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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MK08 TZE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK08 TZE, 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 MK08 TZE registered?

MK08 TZE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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