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GT08 CAM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,134 mi
Last recorded117,134 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 CAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 117,134 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and spring seats slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated at rear

Fail 7 Nov 2025 117,133 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSA (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and spring seats slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 112,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hits splashguard on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread and sidewalls and small cuts on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 108,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak excessive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread and sidewalls and small cuts on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,732 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 103,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle excessively corroded and holed at torsion bar NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished and worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,661 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,247 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 85,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,059 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,191 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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GT08 CAM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GT08 CAM, 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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GT08 CAM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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