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GU08 MVT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,317 mi
Last recorded178,317 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 178,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axel corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 178,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axel corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2021 162,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 154,102 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket broke but exhaust is secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsf brake slight binding and brake disc has blued slightly but not binding excessive on test

Fail 24 Oct 2020 154,102 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket broke but exhaust is secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nsf brake slight binding and brake disc has blued slightly but not binding excessive on test

Pass 17 Oct 2019 146,159 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket support broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 146,159 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket support broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,344 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 138,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 130,583 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsr tyre flat spot starting to appear in tread pattern

Pass 19 Feb 2016 115,665 miles

Front brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Fail 19 Feb 2016 115,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Nearside Front tyre has a cut inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,581 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2015 97,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,411 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre (inner edge) has cut but not deep enough enough to reach ply/cords

offside front tyre (inner side wall) has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre (inner edge) has cut but not deep enough enough to reach ply/cords

offside front tyre (inner side wall) has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,107 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,346 miles

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,818 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 MVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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