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AO08 JVR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,868 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle bushes starting to perish and crack

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,088 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2018 47,088 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,845 miles

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,855 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 26,008 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,434 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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AO08 JVR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO08 JVR, 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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AO08 JVR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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