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DY08 ZGS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZGS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 131,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 128,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 128,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 126,365 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 126,365 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 119,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 111,479 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 102,207 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 95,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,736 miles

Oil low

Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,736 miles

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

Oil low

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,629 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 May 2018 85,595 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,512 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 and both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,512 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 and both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,286 miles

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

O/S/R Inner Brake Disc Corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S/R Inner Brake Disc Corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,372 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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DY08 ZGS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY08 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 DY08 ZGS registered?

DY08 ZGS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 ZGS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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