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FG08 GYV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 108,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 108,451 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 95,538 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 95,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 95,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,169 miles

o/s and n/s rear tires starting to perish.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,169 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tires starting to perish.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,746 miles

covers under car so items not seen time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2016 73,746 miles

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

covers under car so items not seen time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,724 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,827 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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FG08 GYV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG08 GYV, 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 FG08 GYV registered?

FG08 GYV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 GYV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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