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OE08 FVM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,731 mi
Last recorded153,731 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FVM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 153,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlights both heavily scratched affecting the light output and pattern

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear seats folded so rear seat belts could not be inspected

Fail 19 Sep 2019 153,536 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlights both heavily scratched affecting the light output and pattern

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear seats folded so rear seat belts could not be inspected

Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing [all] ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2018 135,704 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror [damaged, sharp edge] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing [all] ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,108 miles

Heavy oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil becoming excessive (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Sep 2017 114,108 miles

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

Heavy oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil becoming excessive (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2016 98,866 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 98,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,915 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 75,534 miles

front number plate delaminating

rear tyres feathering x2

Fail 13 May 2014 75,534 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

rear tyres feathering x2

Pass 16 May 2013 57,651 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 12 Apr 2012 37,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,441 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 25,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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OE08 FVM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE08 FVM, 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 OE08 FVM registered?

OE08 FVM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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