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DY08 ZYZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZYZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 161,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 161,244 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 159,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 11 Mar 2022 159,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Apr 2021 155,023 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 154,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 140,456 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 122,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush subframe mounted bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,273 miles

engine covers fitted

kerb related cut in offside front outer tyre wall

underbelly covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,892 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,892 miles

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

n/s wiper torn on edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,318 miles

Offside front tyre, wearing inner edge, damaged to outer sidewall.

Rear tyres, signs of wear, inner edges.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 37,318 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre, wearing inner edge, damaged to outer sidewall.

Rear tyres, signs of wear, inner edges.

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 ZYZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY08 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

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

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