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GX08 YFU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 YFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 89,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2025 89,735 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 79,807 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing cover missing could cause injury

Fail 13 May 2024 79,807 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads getting low

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing cover missing could cause injury

Pass 30 May 2023 69,461 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is cracking on sidewall

Offside Front wheel arch trim slightly damaged and slightly insecure (not excessively)

Rear axle mounting bushes are slightly worn (nearside and offside)

undertrays are fitted which restricts inspection of some components

Fail 30 May 2023 69,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch trim slightly damaged and slightly insecure (not excessively)

Rear axle mounting bushes are slightly worn (nearside and offside)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

undertrays are fitted which restricts inspection of some components

Pass 25 May 2022 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 53,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 50,859 miles

front coil springs corroded at base

Pass 1 May 2019 47,444 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 47,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished and wearing very unevenly (stepped) on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2018 43,946 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres heavily cracked on sidewall

Pass 18 May 2017 40,561 miles

Rear tyres feathered on inner edges, perished on outer edges & sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2016 36,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 33,101 miles

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

offside and nearside front tyres worn to limit and need changing now.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 21,654 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall, But not to cord

Pass 11 May 2012 15,054 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer tread

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 13 May 2011 10,527 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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GX08 YFU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX08 YFU, 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 GX08 YFU registered?

GX08 YFU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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