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FY08 ZGN

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,644 mi
Last recorded145,644 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,644 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded and mount to body area corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wheel arch trims broken no sharp edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,718 miles

Both front wing trim broken but not any sharp edges

Rear Rear axle corroding and mount at body area corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2024 144,077 miles

Rear Rear axle heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure.(Rattling)

Fail 27 Feb 2024 144,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken at upper mount. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear axle heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure.(Rattling)

Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,605 miles

Rear Rear Axle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,138 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 135,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing(tailbox)

Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn and smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn and smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Track rod end dust covers perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,531 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn and smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn and smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Track rod end dust covers perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,552 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,413 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,498 miles

brake discs slightly worn and lipped, brake pads worn

rear tyres slightly perishing and cracking, small stone cuts in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,532 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 21,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S wiper blade splitting on ends (still providing adequate view) Borderline pass

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,179 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,003 miles

offside front tyre has a cut 14mm long deep enough to reach cords

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 ZGN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ZGN, 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 FY08 ZGN registered?

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

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