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GJ58 AEM

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,067 mi
Last recorded175,067 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 AEM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 175,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 175,067 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 169,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust has a slight leak

Fail 2 Dec 2020 169,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 137,015 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,113 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 99,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 56,834 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 43,853 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main beam blue

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,853 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

main beam blue

Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,871 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GJ58 AEM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ58 AEM, 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 GJ58 AEM registered?

GJ58 AEM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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