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GD08 JXC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,800 mi
Last recorded145,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 JXC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 145,800 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 141,661 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 141,548 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre's Heavily Worn Edges

Pass 1 Aug 2023 136,690 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 136,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 131,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 126,706 miles

chips and scratches to screen

discs all round worn and corroded

handbrake travel

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r brake pads worn low and nosiy

play in steering rack n/s/f and knocking

Fail 2 Aug 2021 126,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/f wheel bearing excess play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chips and scratches to screen

discs all round worn and corroded

handbrake travel

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r brake pads worn low and nosiy

play in steering rack n/s/f and knocking

Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering inner arm slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc appear to be burned

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,100 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing low

slight play to steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,001 miles

off side rear tyre perishing and worn to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,460 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,847 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,198 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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GD08 JXC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol 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 GD08 JXC, 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 GD08 JXC registered?

GD08 JXC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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