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GY08 RDZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,028 mi
Last recorded80,028 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RDZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 80,028 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 77,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp style cap not sealing wrong type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside and offside lens deteriorated no pattern visible (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,567 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,707 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both headlight lenses in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2021 66,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,378 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,290 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on edges

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,236 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 10,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,054 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 RDZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY08 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

GY08 RDZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is GY08 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 RDZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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