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FP08 VOU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,273 mi
Last recorded117,273 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 117,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 112,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 109,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,776 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 97,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,306 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 93,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,484 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,799 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 26,639 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres are scrubbed on side walls+ both alloy wheels have lip damage

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

plastic under trays fitted

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 VOU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP08 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

FP08 VOU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is FP08 VOU safe to buy?

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