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LY08 GUF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,973 mi
Last recorded162,973 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GUF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 162,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 147,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 126,826 miles

Front wipers smear

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 126,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,485 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 121,484 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,137 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 102,137 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 91,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,831 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 66,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 49,252 miles

child seat fitted to OSR seat

Pass 23 May 2012 33,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,102 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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LY08 GUF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY08 GUF, 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 LY08 GUF registered?

LY08 GUF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is LY08 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 GUF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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