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HD08 GYS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 GYS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 147,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 142,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 142,555 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear exhaust rear silencer front joint heavily corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 139,928 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear exhaust rear silencer front joint heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 137,379 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 132,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,335 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,592 miles

front tyres 3mm tread left

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,194 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 65,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 43,355 miles

brake fluid level looks low

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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HD08 GYS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD08 GYS, 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 HD08 GYS registered?

HD08 GYS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is HD08 GYS safe to buy?

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