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GY08 LDL

2008 Honda Civic

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,119 mi
Last recorded146,119 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LDL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 146,119 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 142,229 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 142,226 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH GLAZED (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,749 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 121,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 98,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,158 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 86,158 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 81,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,427 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,065 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,782 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,743 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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GY08 LDL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY08 LDL, 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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GY08 LDL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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