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FM08 COU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 COU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 90,828 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape, has bald spot. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,033 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,136 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,533 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 78,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 75,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,228 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 68,228 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,717 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2019 64,717 miles

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,270 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 61,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 57,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,224 miles

Offside front tyre tread slightly cracked and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre tread slightly cracked and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,120 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 COU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 COU, 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 COU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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