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GY08 VSJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,409 mi
Last recorded143,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 143,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 136,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 130,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 122,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 114,691 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 109,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 105,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,832 miles

front shocks damp with oil

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,044 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 VSJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

GY08 VSJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is GY08 VSJ safe to buy?

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