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NH08 ZFZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,644 mi
Last recorded128,644 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 ZFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all rear lamps tinted

Fail 29 Oct 2025 128,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear lamps tinted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 126,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 114,076 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 19 Apr 2022 114,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,101 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 102,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,930 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,135 miles

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,624 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,859 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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NH08 ZFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NH08 ZFZ, 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 NH08 ZFZ registered?

NH08 ZFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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