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FT57 FXJ

2008 Honda Civic

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,067 mi
Last recorded150,067 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 150,067 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s o\s ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Front under tray slightly loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n\s o\s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2024 149,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n\s o\s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n\s o\s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n\s o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s o\s ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Front under tray slightly loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n\s o\s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 141,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 132,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,843 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 109,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,544 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,647 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,535 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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FT57 FXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FT57 FXJ, 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 FT57 FXJ registered?

FT57 FXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FT57 FXJ safe to buy?

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