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FH08 LFV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,980 mi
Last recorded158,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 158,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 148,947 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 148,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sill panels partially covered

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,909 miles

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

covers fitted to outersills

covers fitted to underside

Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,909 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outersills

covers fitted to underside

Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of outer sill panels

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,619 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,155 miles

N/S Outer stoplight not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both steering rack rods

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,822 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,049 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,649 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake weak

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 LFV 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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

FH08 LFV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 LFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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