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FY08 YZM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,307 mi
Last recorded129,307 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 129,307 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner body sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle, axle and shocker mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 126,207 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle and axle mounts corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 123,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,387 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 119,387 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,987 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear, o/s rear also both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,909 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 105,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,935 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 98,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,431 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,118 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split

Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 49,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres just legal

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres small cracks

n/s front tyre small cut

n/s rear tyre small cut

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,579 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 YZM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

FY08 YZM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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