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FM57 ZXR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZXR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,374 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 97,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,464 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,770 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 88,633 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,920 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 84,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,070 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken from exhaust [ needs re-weld ] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 82,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed no tread inner edge cut cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed no tread inner edge reached cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken from exhaust [ needs re-weld ] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,327 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 79,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,187 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,642 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,957 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,463 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,318 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,987 miles

o/s front tyre has small splits in inner tyre wall but not to cords

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,371 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 ZXR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM57 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

FM57 ZXR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is FM57 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ZXR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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