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FT08 GHU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 137,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar wire connecters starting to corrode

Fail 25 Feb 2022 125,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar wire connecters starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,760 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,530 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 GHU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

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

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