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FX08 ZBY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,121 mi
Last recorded134,121 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ZBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 134,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,994 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 116,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Feb 2020 111,524 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,453 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 98,453 miles

Front Discs Corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,946 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,946 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 88,573 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,573 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split at ends

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,218 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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FX08 ZBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX08 ZBY, 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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FX08 ZBY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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