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DA08 ZMU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,379 mi
Last recorded145,379 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZMU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,379 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 145,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 142,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,070 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 140,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 137,904 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 137,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 134,236 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 129,169 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 124,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,076 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 116,076 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 102,101 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 102,101 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 86,532 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 86,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,268 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and small cut in sidewall.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,589 miles

Nearside Front 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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DA08 ZMU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 ZMU, 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 DA08 ZMU registered?

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

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