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FV57 YLX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,625 mi
Last recorded173,625 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YLX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 173,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

oil leak

steering rack slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2020 173,625 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking on floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

oil leak

steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2019 165,159 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 165,152 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 148,442 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 148,442 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 132,232 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,546 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 160,810 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 160,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,212 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,154 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,154 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,772 miles

NSR tyre down to 3.5mm

OSF tyrte wearing inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,591 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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FV57 YLX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel 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 FV57 YLX, 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 FV57 YLX registered?

FV57 YLX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FV57 YLX 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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