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AO08 RVN

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,050 mi
Last recorded95,050 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RVN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 95,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2026 95,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 May 2025 91,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is misshapen on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is misshapen on the inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2025 91,248 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear The tyre is misshapen on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear The tyre is misshapen on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,425 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 86,370 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,470 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH outer rear

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play within inner joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn / cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn / cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,618 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH outer rear seats

Fail 23 Feb 2021 73,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also knocking from within shocker under load (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH outer rear seats

Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays/covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2020 71,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays/covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Undertrays fitted covering both Brake Pipes and Fuel lines.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,098 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,790 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,371 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,147 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 RVN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO08 RVN, 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 AO08 RVN registered?

AO08 RVN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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