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GJ08 HXD

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,438 mi
Last recorded111,438 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HXD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 111,438 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks rusty

offside front wing/bumper damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken ,but still secure

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,292 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,614 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 71,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 60,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 54,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 44,249 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,808 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 HXD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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