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GJ08 XMD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XMD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,024 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 121,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer splitting at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 114,479 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer splitting at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,144 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,678 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint missing locking device for castle nut

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,006 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 37,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,119 miles

both rear tyres are perishing and wearing on the inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 28,771 miles

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,641 miles

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls not exposeing cords

small cuts in both rear tyre treads not exposeing cords

small cuts in nearside front tyre tread not exposeing cords

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 XMD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc 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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

GJ08 XMD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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