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FY08 ZGL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,878 mi
Last recorded143,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZGL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 143,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 125,002 miles

Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off.

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

Rear under vehicle all components rusty.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 124,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear under vehicle all components rusty.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 22 Jun 2022 114,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 104,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake has obviously been hot

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,038 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 94,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,350 miles

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 20 May 2019 88,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 May 2018 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 84,932 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 80,916 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

n/s mirror glass broken and mirror loose

Fail 22 May 2017 80,916 miles

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

damage to o/s/f wing

n/s mirror glass broken and mirror loose

n/s track rod end nut,split pin missing

Pass 24 May 2016 77,076 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside body panels damaged

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 24 May 2016 77,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside body panels damaged

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,921 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 ZGL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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