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GR08 CEO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

239,450 mi
Last recorded239,450 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 CEO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 239,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S , O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 239,450 miles

Nearside Body insecure Side Skirt insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S , O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 229,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 229,353 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 223,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 209,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 209,583 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s,o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 184,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 166,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 166,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 145,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 127,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 111,340 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,340 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,754 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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GR08 CEO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GR08 CEO, 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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GR08 CEO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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