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GJ08 XMG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,004 mi
Last recorded91,004 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XMG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 91,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,408 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 79,782 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 79,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,638 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 70,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 64,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,231 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,219 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,918 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,161 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 XMG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

GJ08 XMG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 XMG safe to buy?

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