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HG57 ZXF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

147,699 mi
Last recorded147,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 ZXF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,699 miles

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Jun 2025 147,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Jul 2024 146,368 miles

Exhaust heatshields not fully secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 146,365 miles

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

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))

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

Exhaust heatshields not fully secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 146,037 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls, slight pot hole damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slim bit of metal ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 139,883 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

underside corroded various places

Fail 17 Jun 2022 139,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

underside corroded various places

Pass 10 Jun 2021 139,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 139,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 131,757 miles

headlights on dip beam . different intensity

offside front tyre low on edges

rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Fail 18 May 2020 131,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

headlights on dip beam . different intensity

offside front tyre low on edges

rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Pass 17 May 2019 122,505 miles

1 of rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded away from exhaust but system still supported

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

slight blow in centre exhaust

Fail 17 May 2019 122,505 miles

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

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

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

1 of rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded away from exhaust but system still supported

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

slight blow in centre exhaust

Pass 18 May 2018 113,596 miles

Undertray insecure,this will be an MOT failure as of Mon 20th May due to new MOT regulations.

Fail 18 May 2018 113,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertray insecure,this will be an MOT failure as of Mon 20th May due to new MOT regulations.

Pass 15 May 2017 105,092 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pads getting low

offside rear brake disc discoloured (overheated)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,053 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2015 87,422 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,578 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,181 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 62,339 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,339 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight Knock From Steering Rack

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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HG57 ZXF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HG57 ZXF, 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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HG57 ZXF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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