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FV08 YXE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,633 mi
Last recorded88,633 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 88,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle fractured excessively corroded and seriously weakened (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge blistering and close to cords on inner edge - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight in both ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,592 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 77,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to front bumper

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm, worn on inner edge, and perished (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged (STRONG ADVISE) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and perished (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 205/55R16 (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 Also cracking 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,430 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose slightly damaged and insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear outer light cluster lens cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,896 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight damage to front slam panel behind front bumper

Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge blistering on inner edge - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight damage to front slam panel behind front bumper

Pass 3 Feb 2018 63,402 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

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

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)

front wiper blades slightly worn

nearside front outer wing cover slightly adrift

rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

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

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)

front wiper blades slightly worn

nearside front outer wing cover slightly adrift

rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,014 miles

undertrays fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Fail 26 Jan 2016 49,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

undertrays fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,251 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,977 miles

Small cut to offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,990 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,297 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 YXE 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 72.2%.

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 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 FV08 YXE, 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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FV08 YXE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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