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FE08 VFL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,740 mi
Last recorded144,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 144,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 138,165 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion in both rear shocks

Front Passenger side seat belt slow retraction

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

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

Surface rust on all four brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2023 132,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,022 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 116,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,205 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 104,205 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on body suspension

Fail 4 Mar 2020 99,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on body suspension

Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,325 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 18 Feb 2013 31,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,513 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 VFL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VFL, 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 VFL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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