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FE08 VFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,745 mi
Last recorded120,745 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,745 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 96,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,040 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,180 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear slight brake lag

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,942 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Both rear tyres wearing edges & minor cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,942 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Both rear tyres wearing edges & minor cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,247 miles

Child seat fitted on the nearside not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted on the offside not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,314 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,724 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 VFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

FE08 VFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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