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FL08 ESN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ESN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,979 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 78,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 osf / nsf (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working boot panel (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 osf / nsf (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,784 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,784 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 30,378 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 21,196 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,570 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,recommend new tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear on offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 1 Mar 2011 14,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear on offside front tyre outer wall

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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FL08 ESN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL08 ESN, 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 FL08 ESN registered?

FL08 ESN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FL08 ESN safe to buy?

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