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NM08 ZHV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,305 mi
Last recorded197,305 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 ZHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 197,305 miles

Central plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some under body components.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 192,932 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 192,932 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 183,487 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 173,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 161,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2017 161,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 148,686 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 148,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 135,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake light inoperative is one of two

off side rear brake light inoperative, is one of two

slight differance on front brake increase

under vehicle corrosion started at rear

Fail 15 May 2015 135,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake light inoperative is one of two

off side rear brake light inoperative, is one of two

slight differance on front brake increase

under vehicle corrosion started at rear

Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

off side rear outer brake light inoperative, one of two

Fail 20 Jun 2014 122,511 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

off side rear outer brake light inoperative, one of two

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 106,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,544 miles

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

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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NM08 ZHV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NM08 ZHV, 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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NM08 ZHV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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