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GJ08 HMV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 96,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,810 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 85,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2018 74,265 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 74,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 67,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 62,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 58,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 51,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 42,873 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cracks in inside and outside tread of o/s front tyre not exposing cords

cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 13 May 2013 42,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cracks in inside and outside tread of o/s front tyre not exposing cords

cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,555 miles

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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GJ08 HMV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ08 HMV, 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 GJ08 HMV registered?

GJ08 HMV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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