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AO08 MVT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,361 mi
Last recorded159,361 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 159,361 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 159,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 114,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Under body covered with seal

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,051 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 104,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,527 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 88,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 83,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has various deep cuts to cords

Fail 25 Mar 2019 66,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has various deep cuts to cords

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,246 miles

Rear both rear tyres have deep cuts but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres have deep cuts but no cords exposed

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,428 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2017 44,217 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,603 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 15,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cut in tread

Fail 28 Mar 2012 11,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cut in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,465 miles

front wiper starting to smear slightly

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 MVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO08 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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