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FY08 YYU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,940 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 100,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No light picture (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Excessively cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No light picture (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Excessively cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,509 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 95,509 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,096 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mirror unit, cracked and condensation (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,048 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 84,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure locking pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn central tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,670 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 81,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2021 78,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight play in inner steering rack arm

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,629 miles

Plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 71,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,248 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 67,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,576 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,330 miles

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

advise rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2014 48,353 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,102 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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FY08 YYU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

FY08 YYU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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