2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · V896 FEH
2008 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 103,173 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V896 FEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 103,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V896 FEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (V896 FEH) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V896 FEH Mileage History
- 30/08/202496,469 mi
- 29/08/202599,264 mi+2,795 mi
- 29/08/202599,264 mi
- 24/08/2026103,170 mi+3,906 mi
- 25/08/2026103,173 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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