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GU08 XLX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,490 mi
Last recorded144,490 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 May 2019 144,490 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,407 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,374 miles

o/s/r tyre has sidewall minor damage

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,456 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2012 45,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,957 miles

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

front brakes showing signs of brake judder on brake roller tester.

nearside front wiper blade smearing screen.

offside rear tyre has nail in tread.

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 XLX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

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

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