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FT08 GHV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,395 mi
Last recorded172,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 172,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 157,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 157,170 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 155,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 155,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 155,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 152,532 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 152,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 146,567 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,580 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,118 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 117,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,185 miles

Offside front wiper blade split but clearing screen effectively.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,243 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,511 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2011 38,116 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 GHV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

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

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