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FG08 WYS

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,097 mi
Last recorded135,097 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WYS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,097 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,475 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 128,475 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,401 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 120,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 113,199 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,150 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2018 82,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,109 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 70,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,737 miles

Front discs worn

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

Rear discs corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,127 miles

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

wipers are smearing windscreen lightly

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light damage to n/sr tyre outer sidewall

partial corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,577 miles

rear number plate slight deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs severely worn/corroded

rear number plate slight deteriated

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 WYS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG08 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

FG08 WYS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 WYS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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