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GJ08 HPE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 137,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 132,805 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 132,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,499 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,066 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 99,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91w conti (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 93,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91w conti (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 85,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91w conti (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 85,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91w conti (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,512 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)

/205/55/16 91h godyear

Pass 2 May 2015 72,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,713 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,563 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner and outer shoulders, and outer sidewall, and in tread. o/s/r tyre has slight crackiong on outer shoulder, and tread.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,864 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,021 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 HPE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

GJ08 HPE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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