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GY08 RCO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,644 mi
Last recorded141,644 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RCO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 141,644 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 134,177 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 134,177 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 126,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 117,256 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 117,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 108,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,663 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,808 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 78,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,372 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,359 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 50,927 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 39,420 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,420 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2013 28,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,667 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 RCO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GY08 RCO, 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 GY08 RCO registered?

GY08 RCO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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