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FH57 PFU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,565 mi
Last recorded162,565 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 PFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 162,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 162,564 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 152,493 miles

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Rear axle and shockers rusted

Rear baby seats in rear

Rear number plate

Fail 30 May 2024 152,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt ? looses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Rear axle and shockers rusted

Rear baby seats in rear

Rear number plate

Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require to attention soon (0.1 (b))

both head light perished ,may improving if polishing

engine oil low level

Fail 6 Jun 2023 146,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require to attention soon (0.1 (b))

both head light perished ,may improving if polishing

engine oil low level

Pass 1 Jun 2022 139,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall and edge worn may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front repeater lens has damage

engine oil low level

Fail 1 Jun 2022 139,969 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall and edge worn may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front repeater lens has damage

engine oil low level

Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 4 Jun 2021 134,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Jun 2020 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 3 Jun 2020 126,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,572 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

windscreen washers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,698 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r has slight brake binding

Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,769 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,295 miles

FAULT N/S/R BRAKE (BINDING ?)

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

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,550 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 18 Mar 2014 77,935 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,935 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,479 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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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FH57 PFU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH57 PFU, 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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FH57 PFU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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