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AU58 ZRO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,741 mi
Last recorded136,741 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 136,741 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 129,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 129,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 119,531 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 119,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 111,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 111,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 103,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 103,932 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,195 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape.

O/S/R & N/S/R axle bushes worn & weak.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 98,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn out of shape.

O/S/R & N/S/R axle bushes worn & weak.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,067 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 11 Jun 2020 94,067 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,340 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,028 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,167 miles

offside and nearside rear axle bushes worn / perishing and slight play

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2018 79,165 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

both front tyres worn to limit

offside and nearside rear axle bushes worn / perishing and slight play

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,765 miles

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

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

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

undersheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

undersheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,553 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,030 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,472 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,887 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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AU58 ZRO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AU58 ZRO, 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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AU58 ZRO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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