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FV58 CEY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 CEY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 98,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 93,281 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 84,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 77,287 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 77,287 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,995 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 74,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,749 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,749 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking appears to be leaking from union (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded at top unable to fully check due to location (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper torn edge

Offside Rear silencer mount broken

bracket missing from rear or center section

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer os hanger bracket broken(system supported)

small chips on screen

Fail 18 Sep 2014 55,440 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf+osf brake bind

nsr+osr brake bind

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer os hanger bracket broken(system supported)

small chips on screen

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,439 miles

Exhaust bracket (rear centre pipe) adrift but system still adequately supported

Fail 5 Oct 2013 50,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,550 miles

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

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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FV58 CEY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV58 CEY, 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 FV58 CEY registered?

FV58 CEY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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