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GL08 DWO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 96,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 96,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 87,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,283 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 85,281 miles

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

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 69,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 34,892 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall , not displaying cords.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,175 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

underside of car quite corroded inc brake/suspension and exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 4 Jul 2013 22,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,966 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 DWO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GL08 DWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 DWO registered?

GL08 DWO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is GL08 DWO safe to buy?

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