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DE08 FCF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,523 mi
Last recorded178,523 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FCF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 178,523 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 178,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 170,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 160,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 151,051 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper lower trim hanging to ground

Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,385 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 137,746 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 137,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 127,204 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 127,204 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 110,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wing has slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front under carrage fitted restricting view of under componants

Pass 24 Dec 2016 101,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Os front wing trim missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,290 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,986 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,875 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,901 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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DE08 FCF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE08 FCF, 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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DE08 FCF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DE08 FCF safe to buy?

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