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FD08 VVT

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 153,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,427 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 144,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (faded) (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (near to axle) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine\underside body covers fitted*

Pass 13 Jul 2019 135,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 124,598 miles

hand brake slight travel

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,997 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 111,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,224 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,312 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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FD08 VVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD08 VVT, 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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FD08 VVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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