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FT08 GFE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,175 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 65,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 58,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,183 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 53,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,339 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,570 miles

front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,153 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 14,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,419 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,419 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FT08 GFE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FT08 GFE, 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 FT08 GFE registered?

FT08 GFE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is FT08 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 GFE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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