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GJ08 XMW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 142,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 127,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 112,282 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 112,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 101,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,187 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 94,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,767 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc has signs of getting hot

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 79,767 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc has signs of getting hot

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,491 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted limiting view

slight age cracking and feathering on rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear braker discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,389 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

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

Rear brake ferals corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,454 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 XMW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

GJ08 XMW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 XMW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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