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FH08 ALO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,980 mi
Last recorded116,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ALO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 107,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,221 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 95,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,076 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,733 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front seat wont tilt forward

Fail 15 Jan 2015 74,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front seat wont tilt forward

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,571 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,327 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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FH08 ALO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH08 ALO, 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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FH08 ALO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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