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FT08 RTV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,559 mi
Last recorded157,559 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 RTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 157,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 157,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 150,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 144,108 miles

All rear chassis and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 144,106 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear chassis and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,906 miles

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of vehicle heavy surface corrosion all components

Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear of vehicle heavy surface corrosion all components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,960 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,566 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,265 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,903 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,903 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,916 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,916 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,725 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 RTV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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