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MF08 VSC

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,124 mi
Last recorded158,124 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VSC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,124 miles

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 158,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 138,311 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,128 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,894 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,894 miles

Emissions not tested will not read / exhaust blowing too bad (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear LONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,639 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 75,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,044 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 41,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,590 miles

Child seat fitted - Not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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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MF08 VSC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF08 VSC, 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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MF08 VSC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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