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BU08 GXK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GXK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 18 May 2026 125,673 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 112,867 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 105,078 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 99,465 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 97,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 85,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,036 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,931 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 61,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both rear brake discs inner faces

Pass 19 May 2014 57,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,346 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 41,500 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 31,173 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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BU08 GXK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BU08 GXK, 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 BU08 GXK registered?

BU08 GXK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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