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FV08 NZF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,554 mi
Last recorded131,554 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NZF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,554 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 131,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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 29 Jan 2016 117,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,729 miles

little reserve parking brake travel.

o/s outer stop light not working.

o/s/r tyre slight low/ perished. 205/55/16.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 100,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2011 61,737 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 59,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NZF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 NZF registered?

FV08 NZF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is FV08 NZF safe to buy?

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