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OE08 FWC

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,919 mi
Last recorded162,919 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 162,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both are worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 152,918 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 152,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 137,588 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 137,588 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen incorrect washer jets fitted, insecure (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,223 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever case broken

heatshields above centre and rear exhaust pipe deteriorated and loose

Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever case broken

heatshields above centre and rear exhaust pipe deteriorated and loose

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

heatshield above centre and rear exhaust deteriorated and loose

Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,966 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front wipers slight smearing

heatshield above centre and rear exhaust deteriorated and loose

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,139 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2015 70,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,636 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,065 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,065 miles

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

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

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

offside inner brake light bulb inop

Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,518 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

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 FWC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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