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MT08 JRV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,476 mi
Last recorded123,476 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre Screw ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 123,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre Screw ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 113,260 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlight slightly insecure/damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked (205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,769 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

body slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,055 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 73,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 57,731 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 43,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,080 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 14,764 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 6,405 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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MT08 JRV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT08 JRV, 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 MT08 JRV registered?

MT08 JRV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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