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GP08 VZC

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VZC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 73,785 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,699 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp misted slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,240 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lense misting.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (axle beam) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 58,251 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,379 miles

Offside Headlamp frosted slightly.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 48,401 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Washers poor but still provide enough fluid

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,741 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 39,359 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 39,359 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 29,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 24,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,141 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 VZC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP08 VZC, 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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What year was GP08 VZC registered?

GP08 VZC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is GP08 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 VZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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