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MX08 ZXB

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

171,716 mi
Last recorded171,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZXB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 171,716 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 171,635 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 168,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 168,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 164,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 164,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 156,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2023 156,885 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

clutch fluid below the minimum mark

front fog lamp tell tale not working

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 150,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 150,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 142,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

engine covers + under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2021 142,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,422 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2020 128,422 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,205 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,214 miles

Rear exhaust box flange corroded and weak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box flange corroded and weak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,734 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,645 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 100,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,576 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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MX08 ZXB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MX08 ZXB, 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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MX08 ZXB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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