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HD08 FNU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 FNU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 152,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 152,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 144,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,623 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 136,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 128,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 120,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 105,046 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,213 miles

damage to front number plate

nearside front suspension top mount bearing rough

Fail 17 Jul 2018 93,210 miles

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

damage to front number plate

nearside front suspension top mount bearing rough

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,743 miles

Front reg cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm side wall damaged/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,161 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre badly age cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut on inner edge, not to cords

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 53,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,297 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 34,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,262 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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HD08 FNU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc 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 HD08 FNU, 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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HD08 FNU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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