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FH08 ZSY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,538 mi
Last recorded125,538 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ZSY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 121,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,042 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 118,042 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,718 miles

Front Brake disks rusty

Rear Brake pads very worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,679 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage nearside front

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front and rear discs wear

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,029 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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FH08 ZSY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH08 ZSY, 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 FH08 ZSY registered?

FH08 ZSY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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