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GJ08 XMZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XMZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 127,851 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,154 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 118,549 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,916 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 103,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor on lower arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,715 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,974 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,345 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,272 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear brakes rate of increase a bit high

Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,064 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 XMZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

GJ08 XMZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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