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HG08 FWS

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,535 mi
Last recorded170,535 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 170,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 148,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front outer track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 148,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both headlamps lens ( milky / foggy ) light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play nearside front top mount bush has excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working nearside rear position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside front drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads below 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front outer track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering rack joint slightly play ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front shock absorber leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering rack joint slightly play ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,552 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,749 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,574 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,245 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,576 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,549 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 FWS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HG08 FWS, 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 FWS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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