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KR08 YRN

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,913 mi
Last recorded137,913 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YRN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 137,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,842 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 134,839 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 128,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 128,570 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 125,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 125,154 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 120,893 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 120,893 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 102,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,701 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))

advised knocking noise coming from steering rack area when rocking stering on hard surface

Fail 25 Sep 2018 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

advised knocking noise coming from steering rack area when rocking stering on hard surface

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,236 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 30,235 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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KR08 YRN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR08 YRN, 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 KR08 YRN registered?

KR08 YRN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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