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FN08 GUG

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,675 mi
Last recorded90,675 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 GUG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,490 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2025 88,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working inner (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 85,238 miles

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

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2024 85,238 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,402 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,655 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked / damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 75,874 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front number plate cracked / damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2021 75,874 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

both rear coil springs corroding

front number plate cracked / damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 74,830 miles

27% imbalance across rear foot brake

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,365 miles

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,364 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,759 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,539 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower ball joint gaiter have grease round them

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,460 miles

both front tyre treads getting down

screw in o/side rear tyre rec / rep

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,102 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 GUG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc 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 FN08 GUG, 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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FN08 GUG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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