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GY08 RFO

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,848 mi
Last recorded103,848 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,848 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 103,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 90,356 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2020 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar drop link lower synthetic rivets are deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,525 miles

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

nearside and offside front coil spring lower coils have corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2019 74,525 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front coil spring lower coils have corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,899 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 65,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 52,659 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

small cracks between tread of nearside and offside front tyres no cords showing at time of test

strong advise offside rear tyre perishing no cords showing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,415 miles

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,348 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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GY08 RFO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY08 RFO, 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 GY08 RFO registered?

GY08 RFO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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