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DY08 ZXH

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,878 mi
Last recorded147,878 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZXH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 147,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 130,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 123,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,302 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,302 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,421 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,342 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,037 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,570 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 ZXH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

DY08 ZXH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DY08 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 ZXH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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