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HN08 FFO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,045 mi
Last recorded158,045 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 158,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 154,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,350 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 150,344 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning excessive movement inside steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 May 2024 150,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 145,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 140,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 134,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 May 2021 134,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2020 128,294 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 128,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,082 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre valves perished

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,137 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyre valves perishing

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 3 Feb 2017 79,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

all tyre valves perishing

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,476 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,423 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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HN08 FFO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 HN08 FFO, 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 FFO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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