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MV58 JHJ

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,197 mi
Last recorded136,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 JHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion all over underbody

Fail 14 Jun 2024 136,195 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion all over underbody

Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,967 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 127,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,552 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 117,552 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,892 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s/n/s rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated/perished

Fail 5 Mar 2020 108,892 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s/n/s rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,330 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,328 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside & nearside rear inside brake pads (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front windscreen wipers are not fully clearing the screen

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,349 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,741 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,479 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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MV58 JHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel 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 MV58 JHJ, 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 MV58 JHJ registered?

MV58 JHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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