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GF08 LYH

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,026 mi
Last recorded115,026 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LYH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,128 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,792 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 83,790 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,753 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,367 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre tread low on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,054 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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GF08 LYH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF08 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

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

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