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DY08 ZZG

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,678 mi
Last recorded143,678 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 143,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some accident damage n/s/r

Some advanced corrosion to rear beam axle assembly.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,008 miles

Eng oil close to min mark on dip stick

Fail 26 Jul 2024 136,008 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working LED Lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Eng oil close to min mark on dip stick

Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,251 miles

O/S/R brake backing plate badly corroded and loose on mounts.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 126,110 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 126,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,325 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 106,061 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 22 Jun 2019 99,157 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside number plate light not working.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,723 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,052 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 ZZG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

DY08 ZZG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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