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GU08 MVJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,437 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 61,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,303 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 47,303 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,248 miles

nearside steering arm play

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 26,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,318 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 15,378 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 MVJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

Is GU08 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 MVJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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