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GP08 TCX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,841 mi
Last recorded151,841 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 TCX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 151,841 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,518 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 12 Sep 2024 137,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,981 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both tyres getting low

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2023 127,874 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both excessively deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both tyres getting low

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,697 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 113,697 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,077 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front slight play in both inner tie rods

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

fuel filler cap outer cover slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,787 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

fuel filler cap outer cover slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,470 miles

wipers in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2017 62,470 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,483 miles

Front wipers smear on windscreen.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge slightly.

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door mirror indicator. (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,839 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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GP08 TCX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GP08 TCX, 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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GP08 TCX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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