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FH08 AOV

2008 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,346 mi
Last recorded126,346 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 AOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 126,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 115,332 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 115,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,436 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust has slight leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,851 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 91,843 miles

Brake performance not tested due to near side front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 83,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,227 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,649 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre seriously perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,668 miles

both rear wheels buckled

front bump stops not seated

off side front seat runner worn

rear tyres cracking

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear wheels buckled

front bump stops not seated

off side front seat runner worn

rear tyres cracking

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Sep 2013 57,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,340 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,560 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 AOV is a 2008 Honda Civic in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FH08 AOV, 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 FH08 AOV registered?

FH08 AOV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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