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FD08 VVW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,452 mi
Last recorded171,452 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 171,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 161,218 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 161,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,570 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 146,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 128,961 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,017 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 110,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 86,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,011 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,975 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,975 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,831 miles

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

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 VVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FD08 VVW, 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 FD08 VVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD08 VVW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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