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HG08 FWE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,389 mi
Last recorded171,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FWE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 171,389 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8 mm across primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 168,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.9 mm across primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 165,748 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 165,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 162,181 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 162,181 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim to correct level, (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb, now working as required (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 156,390 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 156,390 miles

Emissions not tested no exhaust gases from tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect colour (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 149,702 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 149,702 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 132,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 113,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a large cut

stone chips in windscreen

washers poor

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,053 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

under trays and outer sills covered

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on min. 1.6mm and have some cuts

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,110 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,249 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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HG08 FWE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG08 FWE, 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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HG08 FWE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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