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FE08 XGG

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

211,358 mi
Last recorded211,358 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XGG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 211,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 211,288 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle main bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel line (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 200,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2021 200,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2020 193,749 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear disk brake backing plates rotten

Fail 17 Feb 2020 193,749 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear disk brake backing plates rotten

Pass 13 Feb 2019 174,583 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 174,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low increase (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 21 Feb 2018 156,844 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 140,929 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts very low close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 124,343 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,859 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,649 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 90,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,851 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,923 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

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 XGG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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