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GV08 GZW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,259 mi
Last recorded69,259 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,559 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip of the A zone (smaller than 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (screws missing ) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (screws missing ) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet paint fading

undercarriage corroding

Offside Front wheel arch is loose and fouling

Fail 3 Jun 2019 59,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip of the A zone (smaller than 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (screws missing ) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (screws missing ) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet paint fading

undercarriage corroding

Offside Front wheel arch is loose and fouling

Pass 16 Feb 2019 57,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 53,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 48,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,881 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (steering inner arm) (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,706 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 30,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 25,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2013 25,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,840 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both front wiper rubbers starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2011 12,533 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 GZW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

GV08 GZW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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