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FV08 XUN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XUN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,500 miles

Front undertray has fixings missing but tray is secure.

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

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sills and underfloor covered

Parking brake lever damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2026 105,500 miles

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

Front undertray has fixings missing but tray is secure.

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

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sills and underfloor covered

Parking brake lever damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside front undertray loose

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever cover damaged

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2025 101,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside front undertray loose

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever cover damaged

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,628 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front under tray loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 98,628 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front under tray loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,741 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY perished and JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills covered

Under body covers fitted front to rear

Fail 9 Jan 2023 95,741 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY perished and JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sills covered

Under body covers fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,566 miles

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever cover damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,491 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,491 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Temporarily repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,996 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake pads wearing low? not totally visible

Fail 15 Jan 2020 85,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake pads wearing low? not totally visible

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear tyre tread perished

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Under trays fitted and outer sills covered

Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Under trays fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,389 miles

Both side outer sills covered

Front exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing. Temporarily repaired

Pass 7 Jan 2017 71,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to permitted limit. ATT SOON (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Sills covered

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,913 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,677 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,683 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,679 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,515 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 XUN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

FV08 XUN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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