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FG08 GZC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GZC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 118,533 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 117,158 miles

Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Axle Severely Corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,050 miles

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 114,972 miles

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres stepping on inner shoulder

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 97,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres stepping on inner shoulder

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 92,081 miles

Tyres ; n/s/r valve stem perished

Tyres ; o/s/f wall damaged

Various covers / under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,924 miles

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 11 Mar 2014 83,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc has obviously been overheated

Brakes ; o/s/r brake pads worn thin

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,037 miles

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 9 %

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

brakes ; rear discs corroded

damage n/s/f , o/s/f & o/s door mirror case

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 21 Feb 2013 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 9 %

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

brakes ; rear discs corroded

damage n/s/f , o/s/f & o/s door mirror case

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

tyres ; o/s/r tread at wear limit , recommend replace

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,503 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 55,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,951 miles

Sill and under floor covers fitted.

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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FG08 GZC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG08 GZC, 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 FG08 GZC registered?

FG08 GZC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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