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FG08 VUT

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

251,793 mi
Last recorded251,793 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 251,793 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 250,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 241,921 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 227,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 214,913 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2020 214,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2019 195,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 195,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 180,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 180,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Rear Tyres Low Tread/2.5-3mm Remaining/ Mishapen

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 157,469 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

n/s/f fog lamp is damaged

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2017 157,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake discs are corroded

n/s/f fog lamp is damaged

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2016 134,698 miles

both front tyres are badly wearing on the inner edges

both rear brake discs are corroded

n/s/f fog lamp glass is broken

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 May 2016 134,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working capless (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres are badly wearing on the inner edges

both rear brake discs are corroded

n/s/f fog lamp glass is broken

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 May 2015 111,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,521 miles

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

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

offside rear brake disc scored

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 VUT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

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

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