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FD08 ZTU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 ZTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,228 miles

Fuel Filler Neck Rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle Rusty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,445 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe's corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2025 102,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe's corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,789 miles

Front Brake Pads 3/4 worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Neck ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mountain Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mountain Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 98,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake Pads 3/4 worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Neck ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mountain Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mountain Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,566 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2021 88,366 miles

Both front lower arm bushes started to unbond

Fuel filler neck pipe getting rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

middle to rear exhaust joint poor/thin condition

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,766 miles

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

middle to rear exhaust joint poor/thin condition

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,401 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,697 miles

Offside front tyre started to split within tread pattern and worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,697 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre started to split within tread pattern and worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,324 miles

N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers perishing

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to crack

Offside screen washer aim poor, wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2017 71,202 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers perishing

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to crack

Offside screen washer aim poor, wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,737 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perishing and have stone cuts and cuts with stones embedding in them

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,632 miles

Rear tyres slightly perishing and has cuts and cuts with stones embedded in them

Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

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

Rear tyres slightly perishing and has cuts and cuts with stones embedded in them

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,032 miles

Small cuts and stones embedded in rear tyres

Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,450 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,450 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,502 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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FD08 ZTU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FD08 ZTU, 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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FD08 ZTU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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