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DY08 ZXS

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,472 mi
Last recorded110,472 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZXS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 110,472 miles

underseal applied to rear of under carriage

Pass 26 Jun 2025 109,940 miles

undertray fitted and underside covered in sealant

Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 108,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

side skirts fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,025 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 103,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,899 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 94,829 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 88,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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 5 Sep 2017 82,257 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,193 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade split BUT clearing screen at time of test.

Fail 5 May 2016 76,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wiper blade split BUT clearing screen at time of test.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,386 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,667 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 ZXS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 ZXS registered?

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

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