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GL08 DWK

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,897 mi
Last recorded112,897 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DWK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 112,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 112,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 103,975 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,048 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 94,553 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 94,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 91,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2021 91,788 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2020 88,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 84,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,538 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2018 80,538 miles

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

1x rear exhaust bracket broken

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,846 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,748 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,743 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre cut in tread not deep enough to reach chords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 25,907 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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GL08 DWK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL08 DWK, 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 GL08 DWK registered?

GL08 DWK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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