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GJ08 HWM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,191 mi
Last recorded171,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HWM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 171,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 164,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 158,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 149,595 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 149,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 145,636 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 135,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,333 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 64,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,892 miles

Keep a check on nearside front tyre,worn down to 3mm

nearside front fog light lens broken

Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Keep a check on nearside front tyre,worn down to 3mm

nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,489 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp smashed

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 HWM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

GJ08 HWM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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