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FY08 XXA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,955 mi
Last recorded179,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XXA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 179,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 167,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 160,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 151,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 151,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,887 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. BOTH (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,330 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 119,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak detected above under panels underneath (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 103,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,235 miles

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

offside rear tyre close to bold on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,297 miles

Both front inner pads look low

Both rear inner pads look low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XXA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY08 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

FY08 XXA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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