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FE08 FTN

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FTN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 118,708 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking Underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps None working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering slight knotchy

Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,600 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,441 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,778 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,553 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 FTN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE08 FTN, 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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FE08 FTN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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