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AY08 ZYX

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,539 mi
Last recorded228,539 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZYX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 228,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 221,201 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 221,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 214,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 205,644 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 205,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 196,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 187,609 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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 169,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 153,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 138,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,237 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,741 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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AY08 ZYX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY08 ZYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 ZYX registered?

AY08 ZYX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 ZYX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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