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FG08 VFB

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,893 mi
Last recorded125,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VFB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 125,893 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both Side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,207 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 120,207 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 96,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,857 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 89,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,824 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid CANNOT HEAR WASHER PUMP WORKING (8.2.3)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,584 miles

child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 523,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 34,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,620 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VFB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

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