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ND08 ZFM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,925 mi
Last recorded129,925 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 ZFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 129,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,546 miles

rear axel rusted

Fail 14 Apr 2025 129,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear axel rusted

Pass 6 Apr 2024 120,490 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Axle corroded

Underside covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2024 120,488 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system has multiple leaks due to rear silencer not been attached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At the catalytic convertor and also at the rear silence as it is no longer attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Axle corroded

Underside covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 109,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 100,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,679 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,648 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,711 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,506 miles

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,979 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,572 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of a seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished around side wall shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished around side wall shoulder

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate splits/small tears around outer sidewall and tyre tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,294 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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ND08 ZFM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ND08 ZFM, 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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ND08 ZFM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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