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GY08 ZSR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ZSR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 154,097 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 154,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 147,136 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 147,130 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 140,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 134,298 miles

Clutch fluid low

Fail 26 Oct 2019 134,298 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch fluid low

Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,009 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 126,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2016 116,515 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 116,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2015 107,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 26 Jul 2015 107,139 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,812 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 88,693 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 80,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,873 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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GY08 ZSR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GY08 ZSR, 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 GY08 ZSR registered?

GY08 ZSR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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