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FV08 JXY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,260 mi
Last recorded137,260 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 JXY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 137,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 134,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 131,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,208 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,197 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 95,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 80,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,621 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread area

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,621 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread area

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,459 miles

under trays covering most of underbody of car

Fail 5 Apr 2016 55,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays covering most of underbody of car

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,037 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 46,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,399 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 38,399 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,525 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,111 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,450 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 JXY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JXY, 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 FV08 JXY registered?

FV08 JXY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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