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E3 FCO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 FCO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,209 miles

Corrosion to rear of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2024 74,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 69,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,587 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 66,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,611 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 63,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,548 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 28,409 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,662 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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E3 FCO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E3 FCO, 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 E3 FCO registered?

E3 FCO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is E3 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 FCO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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