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GL08 VCO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,451 mi
Last recorded129,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VCO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 129,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 119,241 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 119,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,784 miles

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

Rear Axle Beam Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Shield Loose

Fail 13 Jun 2024 106,784 miles

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

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

Rear Axle Beam Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Shield Loose

Pass 16 Jun 2023 94,300 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 94,300 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,549 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 81,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,155 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,673 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,755 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,906 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 VCO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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