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GV08 JOH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,425 mi
Last recorded129,425 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 JOH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 120,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front+Rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 120,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front+Rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 105,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,875 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 81,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn close to limmit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,708 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,372 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,021 miles

Front Bumper Nearside Loose

Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,043 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,684 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 26,347 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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 JOH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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