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FM08 CDV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,493 mi
Last recorded204,493 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 CDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2023 204,493 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside front tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels offside and nearside in rear axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 188,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 172,938 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 156,361 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracked in tread areas of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,990 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,933 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,155 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,616 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 CDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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