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MT08 YYO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YYO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 144,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet catch slight insecure

heads lights slight insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,225 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,531 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 103,397 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 82,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,854 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 74,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 40,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,470 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 31,470 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 21,796 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)

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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MT08 YYO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT08 YYO, 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 MT08 YYO registered?

MT08 YYO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MT08 YYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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