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FH08 LGE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,661 mi
Last recorded143,661 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 143,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 132,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 132,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 123,338 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 123,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Aim only just registering on beam tester.

Offside Front Headlamp Aim only just registering on beam tester.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,890 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 110,890 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,643 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,366 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,502 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,007 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 LGE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LGE, 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 LGE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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