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MC08 YFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,452 mi
Last recorded133,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 133,452 miles

Nearside Rear Backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 133,450 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 118,598 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 118,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 116,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,882 miles

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

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 91,882 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,134 miles

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/r worn low and mishaped

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,235 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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MC08 YFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel 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 MC08 YFJ, 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 MC08 YFJ registered?

MC08 YFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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