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FX08 ZCA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,621 mi
Last recorded172,621 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ZCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 172,621 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 172,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 172,557 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 170,017 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 168,232 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 168,159 miles

Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 164,131 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 160,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 11 Mar 2021 159,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 159,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 156,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2020 156,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,135 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,313 miles

Management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 120,313 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,940 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 107,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

man light on

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,800 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 ZCA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZCA, 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 FX08 ZCA registered?

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

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