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FV57 HBL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,245 mi
Last recorded80,245 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 HBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 78,947 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 78,947 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 76,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,961 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,666 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,903 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 31,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,110 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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FV57 HBL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FV57 HBL, 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 FV57 HBL registered?

FV57 HBL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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