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FP08 GSU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,387 mi
Last recorded272,387 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 GSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 272,387 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 272,385 miles

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 265,374 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 251,457 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 251,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 240,174 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 240,174 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 226,109 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 212,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 212,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 203,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 187,223 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 187,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 169,595 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 169,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 151,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,476 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2015 113,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,794 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,674 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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FP08 GSU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 FP08 GSU, 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 FP08 GSU registered?

FP08 GSU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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