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GJ08 VFH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,933 mi
Last recorded114,933 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VFH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,933 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.visual seat belt test ONLY.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 114,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.visual seat belt test ONLY.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,168 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 108,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,071 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 80,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,696 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,803 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,990 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 VFH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 VFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 VFH registered?

GJ08 VFH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 VFH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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