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GX08 XCR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 XCR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 136,422 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light/side light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 136,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light/side light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 126,472 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 126,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,500 miles

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

Slight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2023 100,497 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2022 87,410 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 87,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,818 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,395 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,810 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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GX08 XCR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX08 XCR, 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 GX08 XCR registered?

GX08 XCR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is GX08 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 XCR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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