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GU08 MVE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MVE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 91,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,895 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knocking ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,388 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,409 miles

Front shockers has mist of oil

Rear inner sills and chassis starting to corrode

headlamp lenses deteriorating aims slight impeded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,206 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,206 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door repeator inop (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,417 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,248 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,270 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 MVE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU08 MVE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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