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FH08 LGA

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 LGA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 124,871 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,923 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear missing

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 7 Mar 2024 117,923 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing siezed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear missing

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,573 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 109,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn to inner edge

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

general condition to suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,495 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn to inner edge

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

general condition to suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,140 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 93,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,854 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,034 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,651 miles

undartrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 52,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

undartrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 46,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 40,526 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,836 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 LGA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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