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FM57 ZXU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,676 mi
Last recorded154,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZXU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 154,676 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,240 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 118,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 110,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,032 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,746 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 81,807 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,994 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,679 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,570 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 ZXU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM57 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM57 ZXU registered?

FM57 ZXU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 ZXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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