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FG08 UNZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,913 mi
Last recorded86,913 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UNZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 86,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Pass 8 May 2025 81,347 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,662 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 73,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,001 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Paste repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 71,996 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Paste repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 68,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,747 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 64,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,308 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2018 57,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear has cracks to side wall 2007 date

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,230 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both down to wear5 bars (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear has cracks to side wall 2007 date

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,897 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement asap (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre perishing cracking badly in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,739 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,087 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,417 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 UNZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

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

Is FG08 UNZ safe to buy?

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