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FG08 TXN

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,043 mi
Last recorded159,043 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TXN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 159,043 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 159,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 154,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 154,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 148,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 142,814 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 137,485 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 22 May 2017 137,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 131,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,724 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres damaged outer side walls

o/s rear tyre perished/split in treads

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front & offside front & offside rear tyre starting to crack up in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2013 114,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres starting to crack in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,861 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 110,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,969 miles

o/s front tyre outer wall 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 TXN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

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

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