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GU08 MVL

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 50,007 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 44,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 39,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 37,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,576 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,219 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2018 28,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 16 May 2013 42,268 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn slighty out of shape

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,311 miles

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside rear brake disc pitted

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 MVL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

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

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