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LL08 ZSW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,025 mi
Last recorded107,025 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 ZSW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,025 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 17 Nov 2025 107,025 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,101 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 96,101 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,218 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 80,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (offside next to anti rollbar) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,399 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 71,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,102 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,032 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 38,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 38,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 30,490 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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LL08 ZSW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL08 ZSW, 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 LL08 ZSW registered?

LL08 ZSW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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