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HV08 ZZO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,934 mi
Last recorded129,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ZZO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 129,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

both headlamp lenses slight deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2025 118,945 miles

Central exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc scorched

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,215 miles

Central exhaust joint corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - casings badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 109,213 miles

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

Central exhaust joint corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - casings badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,636 miles

Exhaust centre joint corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake back plate badly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,377 miles

Both Sides Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Inner, Outer Sills & Undersides tray Fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 90,367 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Both Sides Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Inner, Outer Sills & Undersides tray Fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,053 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Close to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,053 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Close to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,497 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,008 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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HV08 ZZO 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 84.2%.

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 HV08 ZZO, 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 HV08 ZZO registered?

HV08 ZZO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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