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GU08 GMG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,583 mi
Last recorded108,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GMG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,422 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 100,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 90,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 79,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,485 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,641 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 58,803 miles

Exhaust front section is cracked and blowing.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 23 May 2019 58,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front section is cracked and blowing.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,448 miles

Nearside numberplate light is not working.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,750 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust leak from the front joint.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm) and is perishing.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust leak from the front joint.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm) and is perishing.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,398 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and perished not showing cordes at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2016 42,398 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and perished not showing cordes at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,905 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,032 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 GMG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

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

Is GU08 GMG safe to buy?

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