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AV08 YWM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,356 mi
Last recorded107,356 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YWM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,385 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to full inspect vehicle.

Fail 29 Sep 2022 101,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working drivers wing mirror indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r exhaust hanger welds failed (advise re-welding)

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to full inspect vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,030 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,402 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 87,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,637 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 81,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,103 miles

both front tyres 2-3 mm and worn on edges.

o/s/r wheel tight on rotation (possible brake issue)

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,103 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2-3 mm and worn on edges.

o/s/r wheel tight on rotation (possible brake issue)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,868 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 37,423 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear offside mudflaps insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,289 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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AV08 YWM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV08 YWM, 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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AV08 YWM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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