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FN02 TAP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,191 mi
Last recorded158,191 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 158,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 158,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 151,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 146,076 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 146,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 134,082 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 125,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 113,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,060 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,800 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,317 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 TAP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN02 TAP, 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 TAP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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