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FV08 NZG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,767 mi
Last recorded155,767 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NZG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front MIRROR TEMP SECURED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 155,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front MIRROR TEMP SECURED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 144,294 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 144,294 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 139,043 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 23 Oct 2016 129,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,344 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some componenmts

Fail 9 Jan 2016 121,344 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some componenmts

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,825 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 99,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 76,691 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 19 May 2011 76,691 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

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 NZG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

FV08 NZG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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