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GV08 CDE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,185 mi
Last recorded144,185 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 144,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 121,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 107,313 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 99,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,172 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 75,172 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,934 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 69,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 24,390 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn inner & outer shoulder.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Tyre worn inner & outer shoulder.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,612 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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GV08 CDE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV08 CDE, 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 GV08 CDE registered?

GV08 CDE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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