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DE08 ZGZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,932 mi
Last recorded132,932 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,932 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front rad support corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 128,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 128,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,520 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,189 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,370 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 108,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 96,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers reservoir has no fluid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,341 miles

vehicle fitted with underbody guards, preventing a full underbody inspection

Fail 26 Aug 2016 83,322 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with underbody guards, preventing a full underbody inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,853 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,247 miles

Rear tyres perishing and front tyres wearing to legal limit

Pass 20 May 2013 44,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 44,922 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 33,843 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 33,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 24,477 miles

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

Offside 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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DE08 ZGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

DE08 ZGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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