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FV08 TZF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 TZF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,560 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 125,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,024 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking. Needs middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 122,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Not working and weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking. Needs middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 120,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,958 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,307 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 113,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,057 miles

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

bracket back box exhoust brocken

Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 96,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking detected

offside rear tyre has signs of slight cracking detected

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking detected

offside rear tyre has signs of slight cracking detected

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,743 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 TZF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

FV08 TZF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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