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FM08 CDE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,848 mi
Last recorded212,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 CDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 212,848 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 212,848 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 194,926 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 194,926 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 168,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 147,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 146,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 139,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2021 139,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2020 126,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 104,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin would reccomend replacement soon (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 1x outer stop light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner stop lamp not working

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side tread wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre tread approx 3mm

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,262 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,847 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 CDE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FM08 CDE, 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 FM08 CDE registered?

FM08 CDE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 CDE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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