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GY08 VJX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 79,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 78,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,640 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,640 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 64,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirrow (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,446 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking side wall to tread on outside

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,765 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,372 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 VJX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY08 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

GY08 VJX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GY08 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 VJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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