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FE08 YJF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,590 miles

under pans and covers fitted in engine bay

Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

under pans and covers fitted in engine bay

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,131 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2014 73,443 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,803 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,309 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,094 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 37,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YJF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FE08 YJF, 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 FE08 YJF registered?

FE08 YJF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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