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FY08 GEJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,651 mi
Last recorded53,651 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 GEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged & cover missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 53,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged & cover missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,945 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Nearside sill cover missing

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 51,381 miles

Nearside Nearside sill cover missing

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,570 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover missing

Fail 20 Apr 2023 50,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover missing

Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,630 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,891 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 42,891 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,767 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 16,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY08 GEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY08 GEJ, 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 FY08 GEJ registered?

FY08 GEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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