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DA08 ZLY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,086 mi
Last recorded157,086 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 157,086 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 131,201 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2024 125,021 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2023 120,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 116,183 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 116,183 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2021 111,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 101,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,893 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 85,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,524 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,752 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,784 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,150 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

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 ZLY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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