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OE08 ZVZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ZVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,269 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,861 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 109,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides poor (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 109,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure inner wheel arch trim (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure both sides inner wing/undertray trims adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front main beam headlight pattern incorrect(bulb fitted wrong)

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides poor (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,293 miles

Rear boot does not fasten securely

front and rear bumper loose

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear boot does not fasten securely due to evidence of crash damage

Rear bumper insecure due to evidence of crash damage

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear boot does not fasten securely due to evidence of crash damage

Rear bumper insecure due to evidence of crash damage

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,234 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wheel arch plastic cover loose

nearside rear wheel arch plastic cover loose

offside rear wheel arch plastic cover loose

Pass 16 May 2014 79,362 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,524 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 58,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,905 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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OE08 ZVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE08 ZVZ, 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 OE08 ZVZ registered?

OE08 ZVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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