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FT08 CYU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 CYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,423 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS pre-axle mount (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/.OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,798 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 26 Jan 2024 118,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 109,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,160 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,967 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight tear in side wall

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,786 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,339 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,887 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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FT08 CYU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT08 CYU, 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 FT08 CYU registered?

FT08 CYU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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