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DE08 FCN

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,079 mi
Last recorded89,079 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FCN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,287 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 82,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,719 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,792 miles

both front shock absorbers slight leak

Fail 27 Mar 2020 75,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorbers slight leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,523 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,849 miles

Front disc pads getting low.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,849 miles

Front disc pads getting low.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,652 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,003 miles

scratches to windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2013 44,003 miles

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

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

scratches to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,411 miles

scratches to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,863 miles

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

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 FCN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 FCN, 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 DE08 FCN registered?

DE08 FCN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DE08 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FCN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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