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FG08 VFM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,695 mi
Last recorded67,695 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 64,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,711 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (inner and outer shoulders slightly worn due to under-inflation) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,015 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,362 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 59,345 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,560 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 38,560 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,952 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread and uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2013 28,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,415 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VFM 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

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