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FL08 FDE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,084 mi
Last recorded127,084 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

minor damage to nearside front bumper and wing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 123,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 120,102 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,944 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,961 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion on offside rear disc

Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion on offside rear disc

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,615 miles

damage on o/s/r outer wheel rim

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

damage on o/s/r outer wheel rim

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,884 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

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 FDE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL08 FDE, 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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FL08 FDE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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