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MK08 TZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,214 mi
Last recorded63,214 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 TZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 63,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 60,104 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,875 miles

front pads close to limit

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,705 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 52,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,520 miles

front pads getting low

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre on limit on edge

Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,117 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,551 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,187 miles

TRK bottle out of date-01/2012

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2014 33,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TRK bottle out of date-01/2012

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,992 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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MK08 TZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK08 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

MK08 TZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is MK08 TZJ safe to buy?

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