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AO08 PZB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 PZB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 140,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 child seats fitted

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

Pass 29 May 2025 131,568 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on sill not holed or weak

Offside Rear corrosion on sill not holed or weak

Pass 31 May 2024 120,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 114,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 106,075 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 106,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 99,775 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 95,575 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 95,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 85,169 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 85,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 78,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,804 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,246 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,050 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small but deep cuts and stones embedded in N/S/R tyre (less than requirements)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 31,768 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small but deep cuts and stones embedded in N/S/R tyre (less than requirements)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,680 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

cute in both rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,300 miles

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

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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AO08 PZB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO08 PZB, 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 AO08 PZB registered?

AO08 PZB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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