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MV08 GRZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,947 mi
Last recorded70,947 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 GRZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 70,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 4 May 2024 70,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,163 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,160 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,487 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 59,485 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,725 miles

Clunk from steering rack when rocked side to side.

Nearside Front Tyre getting thin at just under 3mm.

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has a slight bend.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 53,725 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel, hits its stop. (1.1.6 (c))

Clunk from steering rack when rocked side to side.

Nearside Front Tyre getting thin at just under 3mm.

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has a slight bend.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,239 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 43,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres heavily cracked

Pass 16 May 2016 40,453 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,155 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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MV08 GRZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV08 GRZ, 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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MV08 GRZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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