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HN08 FBD

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,693 mi
Last recorded179,693 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FBD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 179,693 miles

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

o/s and n/s sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2025 159,205 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 159,205 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 143,164 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 143,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,119 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 107,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 100,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Dec 2018 99,995 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,997 miles

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

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

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

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (recommend replace)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 84,997 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (recommend replace)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to tread wear and sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished due to age

offside rear and nearside front valves deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints and internal mechanism clunking but not rough

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to tread wear and sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished due to age

offside rear and nearside front valves deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints and internal mechanism clunking but not rough

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,096 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,466 miles

Drivers windscreen wiper is smearing the screen, although not enough to impare drivers veiw of the road

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,466 miles

Drivers windscreen wiper is smearing the screen, although not enough to impare drivers veiw of the road

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN08 FBD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN08 FBD, 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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HN08 FBD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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