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OE08 FVX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,585 mi
Last recorded232,585 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 232,585 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 232,524 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 218,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 218,704 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 199,626 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 188,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 178,058 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 178,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer n/s/r stop lamp bulb not working - has inner

Pass 18 Feb 2017 147,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre 3mm and tread perished slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2016 118,408 miles

coolant leak

o/s/f cv boot has grease around it

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,561 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 95,561 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 75,087 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,161 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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OE08 FVX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

OE08 FVX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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