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GU08 BVX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,916 mi
Last recorded117,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BVX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 105,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 100,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 97,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 59,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,313 miles

Offside and Nearside wiper rubbers slightly split

Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and Nearside wiper rubbers slightly split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,470 miles

Nearside outer stop light not working

Nearside wiper juddering slightly

Offside outer stop light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim automatic leveling adjuster not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor damage to O/S side repeater

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,034 miles

Minor damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

N/S/F tyre wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,034 miles

Minor damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

N/S/F tyre wearing low

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 BVX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

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

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