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GJ08 XNM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,841 mi
Last recorded176,841 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XNM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 176,841 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 161,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 161,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 142,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 142,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,226 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 77,226 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,710 miles

all tyres wearing thin

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 61,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working reg lamp (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

all tyres wearing thin

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,438 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 XNM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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