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GL08 VCD

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,649 mi
Last recorded147,649 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,649 miles

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

rear brake discs are pitted

rear brake pads are low

Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake discs are pitted

rear brake pads are low

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 134,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 128,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% front brake imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,445 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2014 99,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear axle bushes soft

Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,440 miles

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

rear axle bushes soft

Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,969 miles

both front tyres are low on the inner edges

front brake discs are corroded

offside rear tyre is on 2.5mm

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,988 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 VCD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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