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FH08 AMV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 AMV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,849 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight is faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight is faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Radiator showing signs of slight weeping

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 143,396 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant weep from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,830 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 137,789 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 131,120 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 123,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,598 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,408 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,408 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 70,129 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,930 miles

Nearside rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,587 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 AMV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AMV, 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 AMV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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