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DE08 ZGS

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,957 mi
Last recorded54,957 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZGS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,957 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 49,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,594 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.30 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,438 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,801 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)

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

slight damage to tread on nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,915 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,734 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,516 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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DE08 ZGS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 ZGS, 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 DE08 ZGS registered?

DE08 ZGS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 ZGS safe to buy?

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