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FY08 ZGC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,448 mi
Last recorded85,448 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZGC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 80,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, nsf / osf / nsr / osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf, nsf split all round but 2 parts tight against each other keeping out dirt. recomend replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bit more than misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight affect (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf, osf, nsr , osr brake components corroded inc ferules, callipers, unions, pipes

rear axle, front and rear springs, front and rear shocks , inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, nsf / osf / nsr / osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf, nsf split all round but 2 parts tight against each other keeping out dirt. recomend replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect prs polished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bit more than misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight affect (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing prs fitted (0.1 (a))

nsf, osf, nsr , osr brake components corroded inc ferules, callipers, unions, pipes

rear axle, front and rear springs, front and rear shocks , inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,870 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf,osf,nsr,osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf aand osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split but still keeping out dirt , recommend replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr inner sills, spring mounts, general under floor corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsf,osf,nsr,osr hub brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front n/s outer dust cover on track rod end worn (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,057 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inside edge both sides, n/s/f close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,347 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 68,342 miles

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

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

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,490 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 46,290 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 39,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,758 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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FY08 ZGC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY08 ZGC, 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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FY08 ZGC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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