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DE08 ZGW

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZGW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 99,798 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,477 miles

Both front top stutt bearings rough when turned on lock to lock check but working perfectly

Front Both headlights faded on outer cover slightly effecting its beam pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 95,336 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 89,287 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,002 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 84,799 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Fail 31 May 2017 84,799 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,030 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,417 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 71,415 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,760 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,524 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 30,486 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 ZGW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZGW, 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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DE08 ZGW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is DE08 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 ZGW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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