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FN08 GSZ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,940 mi
Last recorded116,940 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 GSZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2025 116,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 109,790 miles

Front Both front washers poor and not 100% effective but hitting the screen

Front Both front wiper blades slightly shorter than required but clearing the screen

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking/perishing/wearing on edges (2055516

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 105,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking/perishing/wearing on edges (2055516

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,168 miles

undertrays/covers fitted and insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertray insecure

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,328 miles

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

front tyres edges worn (2055516

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,273 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,018 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,496 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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FN08 GSZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN08 GSZ, 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 FN08 GSZ registered?

FN08 GSZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FN08 GSZ safe to buy?

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