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FG08 VUN

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,706 mi
Last recorded120,706 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VUN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,706 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,020 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 107,584 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,700 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,932 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,921 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,031 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,155 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,478 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 VUN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

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

Is FG08 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 VUN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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