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FV08 NZR

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,527 mi
Last recorded158,527 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 158,527 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 150,216 miles

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

Front Fog light lamp cracked but not broken

Rear Axel corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 150,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axel corroded

Front Fog light lamp cracked but not broken

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 136,334 miles

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

Front fog lamps cracked but not broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 124,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,460 miles

headlight washers not working

Fail 10 Dec 2020 115,460 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative unplugged and bar missing (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar missing (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

headlight washers not working

Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,273 miles

N/side rear tyre on 2mm inner edge.

Underfloor coverings fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 103,273 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

N/side rear tyre on 2mm inner edge.

Underfloor coverings fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,094 miles

Radiator and surrounding panels bent

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Radiator and surrounding panels bent

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,597 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,104 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 66,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,235 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 NZR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

FV08 NZR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 NZR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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