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GJ08 VEH

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,291 mi
Last recorded191,291 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VEH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 191,291 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s * n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 170,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body rust

under componebnts corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 140,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 136,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 122,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,621 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 101,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,085 miles

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

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,589 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 57,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,959 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,287 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 VEH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

GJ08 VEH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 VEH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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