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FH08 FWA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,766 mi
Last recorded146,766 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FWA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 143,640 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 143,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 141,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 137,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 134,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,238 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 129,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,057 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 119,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 177,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 177,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,338 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FWA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH08 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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