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GJ08 HXB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,988 mi
Last recorded164,988 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HXB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 164,988 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearing excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 160,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 160,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 154,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 150,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 145,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 136,811 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 27 Feb 2019 132,633 miles

O/S/R tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,381 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 128,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 123,174 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,908 miles

Clutch fluid level is low.

Front tyres are worn low on the inner edges.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 29 Feb 2016 118,908 miles

Clutch fluid level is low.

Front tyres are worn low on the inner edges.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 101,928 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,456 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 83,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,233 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,188 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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,705 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 HXB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ08 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

GJ08 HXB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 March 2008.

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