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FE08 SXH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,214 mi
Last recorded52,214 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 SXH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,214 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 45,916 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 45,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,053 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 43,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,726 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 40,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 34,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 25,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 24,122 miles

ALL TYRES POOR CONDITION

Fail 31 May 2018 24,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,828 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls and tread

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,355 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 23,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 23,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracked on tread and sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,066 miles

all tyres cracked on tread and sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,506 miles

n/s/f tyre has gouges and is scuffed on sidewall

o/s/f and both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls and between tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,416 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 SXH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

FE08 SXH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is FE08 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 SXH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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