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GU08 XLC

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,998 mi
Last recorded157,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 157,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 157,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 148,667 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps lens deteriorated

front registration plate is damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2025 148,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded front both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamps lens deteriorated

front registration plate is damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2024 141,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 141,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 131,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 122,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides-strong advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides-strong advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides-strong advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides-strong advise (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight damage to brake pedal rubber

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight damage to brake pedal rubber

Pass 12 Jun 2020 102,497 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamp lenses misting

tyres wearing low on raised edges

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,217 miles

tyre valves cracking/perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,213 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,478 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,939 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,924 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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 XLC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

GU08 XLC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 XLC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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