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2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,715 mi
Last recorded145,715 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SEO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 145,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,056 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 140,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,150 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 134,150 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 127,358 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 127,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing unevenly, tread depth on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake performance slightly low.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,857 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LEGAL IMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,975 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,975 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,014 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,634 miles

side wall damage to osr tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,602 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 20,602 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GL08 SEO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SEO, 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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GL08 SEO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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