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FH08 LFT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,608 mi
Last recorded223,608 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 223,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 123,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack on walls / 205/55/r16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack on walls / 205/55/r16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 105,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens - Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V - on both edges due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V - also <3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V - also <3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 102,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens - Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V - on both edges due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V - also <3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V - also <3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,722 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,429 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall bulged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,489 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,123 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

under body cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,638 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,244 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 LFT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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