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FE08 YCS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,245 mi
Last recorded166,245 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YCS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 166,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle (Inc both spring mounts) corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 158,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,136 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 152,087 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 147,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 130,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,767 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,405 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 115,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 105,897 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 95,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,737 miles

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)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 53,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,065 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)

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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FE08 YCS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE08 YCS, 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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FE08 YCS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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