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FV08 CLJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,506 mi
Last recorded188,506 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 CLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 188,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated through oil contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 188,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from oil filter seal and very low on oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated through oil contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 177,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroding.

Fail 30 Jun 2025 177,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroding.

Pass 31 May 2024 166,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Only retested by C.HARDING original test done by S.FORGHAM.

Fail 23 May 2024 166,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 153,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 153,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray in poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2022 140,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,114 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive tyre tread perishing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

diesel fuel cap fitted to petrol vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 108,786 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 108,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,703 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,469 miles

o/s wiper split but clears screen

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,740 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 88,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,007 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,516 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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FV08 CLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV08 CLJ, 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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FV08 CLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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