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FM08 AHU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,473 mi
Last recorded101,473 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 AHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 101,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 2.49 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under ray/covers fitted.

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 Sep 2024 97,069 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under ray/covers fitted.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,922 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

covers and under trays fitted

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2023 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubbers torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

covers and under trays fitted

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,008 miles

front discs worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2021 70,411 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 70,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 67,426 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,453 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2019 65,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,882 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Rear Coil spring corroded Both spring are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,057 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has a nail in the outer tread - 205/55R16 91V ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3.5mm - 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyre are starting to crack on sidewall due to age - 205/55R16 91V

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 44,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,986 miles

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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FM08 AHU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM08 AHU, 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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FM08 AHU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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