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FG08 SJX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 51,483 miles

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

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Fail 19 Sep 2024 51,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,773 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

car freshly undersealed

underguards fitted front,centre and rear of car

Fail 26 Sep 2023 49,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

car freshly undersealed

underguards fitted front,centre and rear of car

Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,003 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody components corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2022 47,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody components corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2021 44,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides bodies corroding (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,542 miles

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

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO SILLS,FRONT,BOTH SIDES AND REAR OF CAR

Fail 29 Sep 2020 43,542 miles

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

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

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

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO SILLS,FRONT,BOTH SIDES AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,242 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,622 miles

underbody and components corroding

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal anti slip surface wearing

Fail 10 Apr 2018 36,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal anti slip surface wearing

underbody and components corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front wipers slight smearing

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

underbody components corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,371 miles

under shields fitted all along underneath car

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,772 miles

small cut in LH front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2014 13,668 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 9,951 miles

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 7,196 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 SJX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG08 SJX, 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 FG08 SJX registered?

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

Is FG08 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SJX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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