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FE08 CLN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,942 mi
Last recorded142,942 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 CLN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 142,942 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 139,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 130,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,938 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2021 115,690 miles

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2021 115,690 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2020 109,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,985 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 100,984 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,808 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,808 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,281 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 44,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 44,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 35,470 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 27,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,976 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,283 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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FE08 CLN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE08 CLN, 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 FE08 CLN registered?

FE08 CLN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is FE08 CLN safe to buy?

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