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AY08 ZZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,055 mi
Last recorded138,055 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 138,055 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,301 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 125,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 115,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge 205/55/16

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,554 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

underside components all have varying degrees of corrosion however not structural

Fail 2 Nov 2022 110,554 miles

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

underside components all have varying degrees of corrosion however not structural

Pass 30 Oct 2021 105,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,734 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,734 miles

Offside 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))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 95,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 89,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,434 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,046 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked,due to child seat fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 62,046 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)

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked,due to child seat fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,274 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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AY08 ZZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey 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 AY08 ZZJ, 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 AY08 ZZJ registered?

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

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