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FL08 KFZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,931 mi
Last recorded158,931 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 KFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 158,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 155,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 146,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 137,842 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has minor damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light with a minor effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 108,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,687 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,518 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,559 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,329 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,329 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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 KFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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