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GU08 BVB

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,014 mi
Last recorded164,014 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BVB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 159,797 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 156,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,250 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 149,250 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted in both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 141,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 141,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 133,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,551 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder removed ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel High travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,233 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 89,287 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,506 miles

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

ns mirror case not 100%

Fail 17 Jan 2015 72,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 54,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,293 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,318 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 BVB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BVB, 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 GU08 BVB registered?

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

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