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FY08 AVZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,352 mi
Last recorded148,352 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 148,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 148,341 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 140,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 140,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,606 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 105,650 miles

Offside Side repeater not working poss L E D light unit (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,570 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 89,570 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 68,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,670 miles

due to lowness of emissions emitted no possible reading from diesel smoke meter

Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,670 miles

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

due to lowness of emissions emitted no possible reading from diesel smoke meter

Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,347 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,070 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FY08 AVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY08 AVZ, 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 FY08 AVZ registered?

FY08 AVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 AVZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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