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GJ08 XNK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XNK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,417 miles

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 24 Jun 2026 61,417 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 29 May 2026 61,390 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,730 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 29 May 2025 56,229 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 May 2024 53,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 51,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 48,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,836 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 47,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,197 miles

exhaust has slight blow

front pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 45,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,440 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,870 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 XNK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

GJ08 XNK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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