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HG08 GHX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,728 mi
Last recorded85,728 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 GHX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,728 miles

Central Rear Rear exhaust heat shield coming loose, but secure at time of test.

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 85,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear exhaust heat shield coming loose, but secure at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,940 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 81,939 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 78,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 71,589 miles

Front Bumper insecure Also front panel (grill) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Head lamp damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall slightly damage

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,526 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 60,526 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,058 miles

Front wear on inner and outer tyre tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 49,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HG08 GHX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 HG08 GHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 GHX registered?

HG08 GHX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HG08 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 GHX 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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