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GV08 HDH

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,292 mi
Last recorded116,292 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HDH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 116,292 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2024 116,292 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2023 102,201 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 102,201 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 90,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres have slight cracking

Fail 31 May 2022 90,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,510 miles

Nearside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating, but no brake bind and time of test.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 81,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating, but no brake bind and time of test.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,289 miles

2 front shocks minor leak

minor play in nearside front wheel bearing

o/s/f fog light unit broken plus not working

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,765 miles

2 front wishbone rear bushes showing wear

nearside front wheel bearing minor play

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,864 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 11 Aug 2016 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,149 miles

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

NSR tyre cracked

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,962 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 27,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,502 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 HDH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV08 HDH, 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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GV08 HDH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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