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GU08 BVR

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 126,951 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 3% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside various parts and components age wears and tears

Pass 3 Aug 2024 118,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 99,197 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 99,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,833 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,539 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,694 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,694 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 BVR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

GU08 BVR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 BVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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