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FE08 YLC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,278 mi
Last recorded114,278 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,278 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 30 Jul 2022 90,614 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 90,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 85,843 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,578 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 80,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,809 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,801 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,655 miles

tyres x4 on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,567 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 51,567 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 41,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,305 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 18,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,881 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 YLC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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