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FN02 DAR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 DAR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 101,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corrodd (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,642 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 95,432 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 95,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam is corroded near both mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,643 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose bracket loose

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,859 miles

o/s/f flexi brake hose bracket loose

Fail 20 Jan 2020 80,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

o/s/f flexi brake hose bracket loose

Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,780 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 73,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,057 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,390 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,527 miles

number plate lights dim

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,125 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,157 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,192 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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FN02 DAR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc 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 FN02 DAR, 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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FN02 DAR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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