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ML08 JBZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,879 mi
Last recorded200,879 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 JBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 200,879 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 200,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 122,367 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,511 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 119,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 112,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,198 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18-92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 105,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18-92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18-92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18-92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18-92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,964 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18-92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,403 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has multiple cracks between treads

n/s rear tyre has multiple cracks between treads

o/s front tyre has multiple cracks between treads

o/s rear tyre has multiple cracks between treads

Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has multiple cracks between treads

n/s rear tyre has multiple cracks between treads

o/s front tyre has multiple cracks between treads

o/s rear tyre has multiple cracks between treads

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,904 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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ML08 JBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML08 JBZ, 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 ML08 JBZ registered?

ML08 JBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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