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FH08 LFY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,267 mi
Last recorded97,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 97,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,805 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 80,805 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,592 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 79,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,406 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,768 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine and sill and under trays fitted

inner rear wheel arches muddy

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,476 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracks (2009)

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks (2009)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,667 miles

undertrays fitted

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre low - 2mm

number plate lights flickering

rear tyres 2009

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low and age cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2013 42,954 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low and age cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,850 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,178 miles

front discs worn

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

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 LFY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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