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MD08 GGX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,046 mi
Last recorded189,046 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 GGX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2025 189,046 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE.... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 185,929 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 185,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 175,328 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 175,314 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 166,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 166,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking behind trims near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 159,481 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 159,460 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 143,950 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp aims very poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 129,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 129,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 104,139 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,198 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,110 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,943 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,943 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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MD08 GGX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MD08 GGX, 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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MD08 GGX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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