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MC08 ZYG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 121,480 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUEST BOX BRACKET IS LOOS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 118,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,080 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 108,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,091 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,025 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Befor center BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 56,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,380 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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MC08 ZYG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MC08 ZYG, 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 MC08 ZYG registered?

MC08 ZYG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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