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MT08 SCZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,987 mi
Last recorded132,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 132,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 128,153 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre starting to split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2024 124,965 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 124,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 121,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2022 113,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake noisy rubbing on spring?

Pass 4 Jun 2021 105,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor condition (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted to bottom of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2020 100,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 96,031 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 96,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,254 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 77,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,166 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 67,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 57,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 49,376 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 49,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 40,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,401 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 23,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 23,744 miles

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

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

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 SCZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc 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 MT08 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

MT08 SCZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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