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LX08 GKU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,919 mi
Last recorded198,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 GKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 198,919 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2026 198,916 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 171,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 155,343 miles

Rear arches have bubbles of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 144,374 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,700 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 139,700 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 135,727 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 217,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 117,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to undercarriage , chassis & components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 117,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to undercarriage , chassis & components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 113,889 miles

Corrosion to undercarriage & some components

Damage to bodywork

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Osf wiper splitting

Pass 8 May 2017 104,086 miles

corrosion to some undercarriage components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 94,763 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 83,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,785 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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LX08 GKU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LX08 GKU, 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 LX08 GKU registered?

LX08 GKU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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