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DY08 ZXK

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,899 mi
Last recorded126,899 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZXK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 126,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 118,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,240 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2016 86,144 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under-tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to limits & perishing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,573 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall also starting to crack slightly on tyre tread

Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,624 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,981 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,981 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 ZXK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

DY08 ZXK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is DY08 ZXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 ZXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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