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GF08 XAN

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,745 mi
Last recorded150,745 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XAN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reg plate light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2024 148,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reg plate bulb not working

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 146,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,691 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 144,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 135,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 124,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 124,970 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 118,102 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 109,348 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 100,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 99,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,935 miles

rear tyres both sides wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 69,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,585 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 47,637 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 32,421 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 32,421 miles

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

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

Front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Rear brake pads wearing thin

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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GF08 XAN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF08 XAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 XAN registered?

GF08 XAN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 XAN safe to buy?

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