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FG08 AEJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,654 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished

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

Nearside Front Shock Appear Damp

Offside Front Door Handle Cover Missing

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

Offside Wing Mirror Cover Damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,161 miles

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

engine bay and underbody covers

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,181 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers

Fail 20 Apr 2017 85,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,908 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread has small cracks all the way around it.

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Fail 23 Apr 2015 73,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,666 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,426 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,426 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,515 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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FG08 AEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 AEJ, 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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FG08 AEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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