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GJ08 HXF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,819 mi
Last recorded137,819 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HXF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 137,819 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 137,819 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,957 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 121,957 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 107,276 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 107,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 101,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,583 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,332 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn at outer edge

f/o/s lower arm bush is soft and perished

f/o/s tyre valve is perished

front undertray is lose , clips missing

rear discs are rusty and pads appear 70% worn

Fail 4 Feb 2019 70,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn at outer edge

f/o/s lower arm bush is soft and perished

f/o/s tyre valve is perished

front undertray is lose , clips missing

rear brakes are binding

rear discs are rusty and pads appear 70% worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,515 miles

exhaust is rusty

front lower arm bushes are perished

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,136 miles

exhaust is rusty

rear discs are worn and pads appear 70% worn

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,353 miles

both the front lower arm bushes perished

both the front tyres are worn close to legal limit and worn unevenly worn more on inner edges

both the rear tyres perished on tread and outer wall

f/n/s wiper poor in operation and splitting

n/s side repeater poor in operation and damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,163 miles

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exhaust rusty

font tyres worn to 3mm

r/n/s has child seat fitted

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

rear brakes binding slightly

wet test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,241 miles

both rear tyres perished on walls

child seat fitted to r/n/s

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,257 miles

near/side indicator reprtor lamp lens cracked unable to check rear seats belts due to child seats fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

near/side indicator reprtor lamp lens cracked unable to check rear seats belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HXF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

GJ08 HXF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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