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FT08 GGO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,099 mi
Last recorded155,099 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GGO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 155,099 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front head light units deteriorated but still produces a beam image

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,109 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2022 122,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,059 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,953 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (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 19 Jun 2017 81,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,095 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 39,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 28,657 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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FT08 GGO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GGO, 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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FT08 GGO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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