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GU08 GLF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,130 mi
Last recorded169,130 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GLF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 169,130 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 158,972 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 148,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 142,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 142,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 128,947 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2019 90,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,085 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,857 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2011 15,922 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GLF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 GLF registered?

GU08 GLF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is GU08 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 GLF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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