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EN57 ZDM

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,584 mi
Last recorded146,584 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 ZDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 146,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2025 146,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/body box section corroded and deformed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2024 138,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,758 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 132,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,249 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 126,249 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 118,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,798 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,330 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,330 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,289 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 83,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,983 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,227 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,201 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 50,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,394 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,598 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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EN57 ZDM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EN57 ZDM, 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 EN57 ZDM registered?

EN57 ZDM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is EN57 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 ZDM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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