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FT08 GHG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,376 mi
Last recorded130,376 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GHG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 126,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,814 miles

Backbox heatshield insecure

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

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)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Backbox heatshield insecure

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

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)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,119 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

front under tray insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,119 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

front under tray insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,299 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,299 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,722 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 67,716 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,390 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,487 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 2 Jun 2011 31,430 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

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 GHG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FT08 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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