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FV08 XVC

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,889 mi
Last recorded162,889 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 162,889 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 162,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 155,730 miles

screen cracked on the nearside

Fail 2 Jan 2024 155,730 miles

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

screen cracked on the nearside

Pass 30 Nov 2022 148,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

crack in nearside of windscreen

full under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 148,315 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

crack in nearside of windscreen

full under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,933 miles

screen cracked on near sided

Fail 15 Nov 2021 139,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 128,947 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,316 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2018 114,316 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers seat belt not returning (5.2.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,560 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to rertract

Fail 17 Dec 2016 103,432 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to rertract

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,059 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 71,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,981 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,886 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 XVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

FV08 XVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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