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GU08 GUK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GUK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 106,471 miles

Front nearside and offside bottom ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 106,445 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside bottom ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

drives seat height adjustment mechanism deteriorated but seat still secure

Pass 19 Jun 2024 91,652 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

drives seat height adjustment mechanism deteriorated but seat still secure

rear axle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2024 91,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

drives seat height adjustment mechanism deteriorated but seat still secure

rear axle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,309 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat height adjustment mechanism deteriorated but secure

Fail 4 Jul 2023 84,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,980 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,090 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,090 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,242 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 62,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,125 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)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 47,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,810 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and worn close to legal limit

Front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,147 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 GUK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GUK, 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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GU08 GUK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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