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MK08 YZO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YZO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 133,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle holed marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 121,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 121,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 May 2022 117,805 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 112,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 112,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 109,411 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 109,411 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 101,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 93,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 85,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 85,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 76,440 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 76,440 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 65,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre has slite damage to outer wall

Fail 29 May 2014 55,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 55,656 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 46,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 37,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 37,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MK08 YZO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MK08 YZO, 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 MK08 YZO registered?

MK08 YZO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is MK08 YZO safe to buy?

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