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FM57 ZXE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,132 mi
Last recorded194,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZXE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 194,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to engine noisy and misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

handbrake requirement just met limit

Pass 28 May 2021 188,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 184,252 miles

Engine only running on 3 cylinders but passed emissions

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking but not split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 184,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking but not split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 169,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,777 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 156,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 138,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,769 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 127,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,342 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2013 85,800 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,184 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,184 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,387 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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FM57 ZXE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM57 ZXE, 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 FM57 ZXE registered?

FM57 ZXE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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