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MD57 YFL

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,749 mi
Last recorded151,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 151,749 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

side trims fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2025 147,789 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

side trims fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 3 Jul 2025 147,786 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside and nearside (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

side trims fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 142,869 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 136,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency just met (17%)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 131,432 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 131,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 114,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 114,614 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking both front (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 113,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 103,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,724 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,170 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,884 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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MD57 YFL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MD57 YFL, 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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MD57 YFL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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