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FE08 YJT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

141,423 mi
Last recorded141,423 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YJT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 141,423 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 141,386 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 134,950 miles

4d number plates fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators, inner edge scrubbing off and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 134,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

4d number plates fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators, inner edge scrubbing off and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 129,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,446 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 122,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,142 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 108,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,941 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,934 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 88,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,604 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 85,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,503 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to side wall

Tyre size 225/40/18

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,525 miles

front tyres worn 3mm.

rear brakes pads wearing low.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,669 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,436 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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FE08 YJT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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