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GV08 XUT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,573 mi
Last recorded136,573 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,573 miles

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

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

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

underbody rear corrosion covered in mud

Fail 31 Oct 2018 134,498 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam right hand and left hand (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion on rear under body floors

Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,368 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on rear under body floors

Fail 27 Oct 2017 125,363 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on rear under body floors

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,730 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both from body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear axle beam

Fail 20 Sep 2016 114,730 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both from body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,068 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 66,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 50,672 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,928 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,928 miles

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

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

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 XUT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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