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FG08 WZL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,876 mi
Last recorded122,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,876 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,090 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 118,090 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 112,428 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 112,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 107,623 miles

n/s/f tyre wall worn rear brake flex ferels rusty

Fail 5 May 2017 107,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wall worn rear brake flex ferels rusty

Pass 3 May 2016 103,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,724 miles

rear high level brake light only working on 75% of led

Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear high level brake light only working on 75% of led

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,231 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,017 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 WZL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

FG08 WZL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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