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FH08 JOA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,745 mi
Last recorded153,745 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 JOA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,745 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 146,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake heat shield rubbing on disc and noisy.

Fail 12 Dec 2022 135,951 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe hanger has broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake heat shield rubbing on disc and noisy.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,911 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,483 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,656 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 87,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 70,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 65,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,264 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,426 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,879 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 JOA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

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

Is FH08 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 JOA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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