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FV08 YFN

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,054 mi
Last recorded159,054 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 159,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody general surface corrosion inc. suspension componets

Pass 20 Sep 2024 157,080 miles

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

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2024 157,080 miles

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

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

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 155,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 148,175 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,651 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,651 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,458 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 93,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 71,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,212 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 33,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,238 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 27,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 22,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,069 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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FV08 YFN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc 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 FV08 YFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 YFN registered?

FV08 YFN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 YFN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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