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MW08 ZCE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,784 mi
Last recorded177,784 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZCE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 177,784 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2026 177,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 169,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 165,308 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 165,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 164,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 158,165 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,322 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 147,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 138,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 138,084 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,051 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 99,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 39,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,819 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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MW08 ZCE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 MW08 ZCE, 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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MW08 ZCE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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