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DA08 ZLU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,734 mi
Last recorded134,734 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 134,734 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 134,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,290 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,392 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer stop lamp not working

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,158 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 111,023 miles

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

Slight underbody corosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 102,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,438 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,323 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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DA08 ZLU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DA08 ZLU, 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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DA08 ZLU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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