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FV08 ZZY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ZZY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 54,756 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 53,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,508 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear brake discs are corroding / corroded

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,284 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Nearside front mirror is taped / outer casing slightly loose

Rear brake discs are corroding / corroded

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,494 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake pads are more than half worn

Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,821 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 49,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,450 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,450 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,595 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 43,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,225 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 185,503 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,575 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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FV08 ZZY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV08 ZZY, 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 FV08 ZZY registered?

FV08 ZZY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FV08 ZZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 ZZY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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