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M8 FNR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 FNR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 151,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 145,342 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 138,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,527 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,215 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,931 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 99,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front offfside suspension leg dust seal cover failed

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,051 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,371 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,744 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,339 miles

brake fluid low level

rear brake pads low need replacing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,102 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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M8 FNR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M8 FNR, 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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What year was M8 FNR registered?

M8 FNR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M8 FNR safe to buy?

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