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HX08 GLY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,672 mi
Last recorded118,672 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyres perished

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 11 Mar 2025 116,120 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 113,628 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 113,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 112,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 110,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,415 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,312 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,833 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,928 miles

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

NS wiper split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,928 miles

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

NS wiper split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,403 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts in side wall but not showing cords

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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HX08 GLY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX08 GLY, 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 HX08 GLY registered?

HX08 GLY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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