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GV08 YAX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,826 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 91,826 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch damaged

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

Offside Side repeater not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 78,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,094 miles

Front front bumper section loose nearside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

steering wheel cover loose fit

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,584 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 64,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,491 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,466 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall / and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,649 miles

Nearside Front accident damage nearside front

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,749 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 YAX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

GV08 YAX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 August 2008.

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