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FG08 VFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,374 mi
Last recorded119,374 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 119,374 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 119,325 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 114,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 109,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 109,968 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,202 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,748 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 92,738 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,312 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,440 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,806 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 VFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

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

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