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CX08 ZHG

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,877 mi
Last recorded165,877 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZHG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 165,877 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 159,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear beam axle slightly corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 155,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 152,678 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 152,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front heatsheild centre loose

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 148,410 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 148,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Flat spots on inside edge of both rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,154 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread on inner and outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,298 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 65,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,563 miles

front discs wearing thin

rear tyres cracked inside tread area but no visable cords

Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs wearing thin

rear tyres cracked inside tread area but no visable cords

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,039 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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CX08 ZHG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX08 ZHG, 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 CX08 ZHG registered?

CX08 ZHG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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