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GL08 VCW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,744 mi
Last recorded195,744 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 195,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to undersides front and rear suspension components and rear axle badly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 193,056 miles

Both sides front

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 189,704 miles

Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front and slight knock from steering ()

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

undertrays fiitted

Pass 15 Apr 2021 185,804 miles

O/S/F wing mirror slightly insecure

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

front wishbone rear bushes

knock from steering

rear ex joint corroded

rear no plate delaminated

Pass 31 Mar 2020 180,530 miles

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

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

both sides front wishbone rear bushes splitting

light knock from steering

o/s front position light dim

o/s front tyre getting low in tread

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear service brake imbalance only just met o/s slow

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2020 180,530 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front wishbone rear bushes splitting

light knock from steering

o/s front position light dim

o/s front tyre getting low in tread

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear service brake imbalance only just met o/s slow

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 169,062 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 155,955 miles

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 155,955 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 148,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 139,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 127,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,622 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VCW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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