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NU08 ZZH

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 ZZH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,497 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 rear silencer flange joins corroded and holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,250 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 103,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 97,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,708 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 79,708 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,334 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side indicator lens slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side indicator lens slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,743 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 63,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,710 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,425 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,479 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,092 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,603 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch cover insecure.

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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NU08 ZZH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU08 ZZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 ZZH registered?

NU08 ZZH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 ZZH shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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