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AD08 ZVZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,668 mi
Last recorded181,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 181,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 155,841 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 155,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 133,682 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 133,682 miles

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

Nearside 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 5 Jan 2022 110,236 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,709 miles

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

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

tyres starting to perish on walls (both rear /osf).

Fail 15 Aug 2017 95,709 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyres starting to perish on walls (both rear /osf).

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,756 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,182 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,915 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,211 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,232 miles

225/45/17y

both rear tyres perished and out of shape on inner edge

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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AD08 ZVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AD08 ZVZ, 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 AD08 ZVZ registered?

AD08 ZVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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