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FY08 NPP

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,538 mi
Last recorded172,538 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 NPP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 172,538 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens misted

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 146,544 miles

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

Front misted lens both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear arches bubbleing

repairs coverd in underseal

underbody surface rust

Fail 24 Oct 2024 146,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill , inner sill , under sill , wheel arch and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill , inner sill , under sill , wheel arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill , inner sill , under sill , wheel arch and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill , inner sill , under sill , wheel arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint locking nut not locked (split pin missing) (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,130 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,011 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,045 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,310 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,511 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 58,433 miles

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)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,473 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside edges

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 19 Oct 2016 51,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing on the inside edges

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,082 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres started to perrish

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,660 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,787 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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FY08 NPP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY08 NPP, 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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FY08 NPP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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