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L12 GDD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,458 mi
Last recorded76,458 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 GDD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,815 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 67,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,124 miles

front pads and dics very low

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads and dics very low

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,468 miles

Front slightly lipped

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/zr17 and tread close to limit (4.1.D.1a)

Front slightly lipped

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,397 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 42,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2014 32,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,046 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,914 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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L12 GDD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L12 GDD, 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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L12 GDD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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