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FG08 SJY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,770 mi
Last recorded76,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,770 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 76,770 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 69,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 65,436 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,513 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 58,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,862 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,563 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front numberplate slightly damaged

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 SJY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc 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 FG08 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

Is FG08 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SJY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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