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GF08 LYA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 97,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,176 miles

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 91,168 miles

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

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on edges n/s & o/s.

Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin more than 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to nearside front wheelarch trim

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,415 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,636 miles

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

front discs worn

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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GF08 LYA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF08 LYA, 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 GF08 LYA registered?

GF08 LYA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 LYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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