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GD08 RGU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,812 mi
Last recorded97,812 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,562 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,702 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 77,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 73,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 70,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on 1.6 limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on 1.6 limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,636 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and outer tread cracked.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,910 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneaven

Fail 20 Jul 2015 44,910 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre worn uneaven

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn uneaven

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,706 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres minor cuts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cuts not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,720 miles

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

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 RGU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

GD08 RGU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is GD08 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 RGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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