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FV08 TZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,806 mi
Last recorded178,806 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 TZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 178,806 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 164,459 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 164,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 136,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 122,109 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 122,109 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 105,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front tyre bolding on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 90,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 73,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 58,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,630 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 TZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZJ, 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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FV08 TZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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