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GU08 AVX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,664 mi
Last recorded151,664 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AVX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 151,664 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis leg and both inner sills corroded both n/s and o/s

sill panels fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,432 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 136,095 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,832 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorber lower bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 106,832 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorber lower bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall + outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall + outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

vsa light on

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,751 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,641 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,077 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,367 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,279 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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GU08 AVX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU08 AVX, 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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GU08 AVX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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