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GL57 WFG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,584 mi
Last recorded165,584 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WFG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 165,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,071 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front lower ball joint and track rod end gaiters age cracked

corrosion to rear floor pan, chassis legs and sills

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 136,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking and some cuts

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever tight in operation

rear no.plate poor close to limits

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,067 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,320 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front inner brake discs heavily lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2014 108,320 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front inner brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,027 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 67,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,976 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,516 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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GL57 WFG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL57 WFG, 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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GL57 WFG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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