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DV08 OCJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,920 mi
Last recorded146,920 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 OCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 143,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 121,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,712 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,012 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,521 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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DV08 OCJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV08 OCJ, 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 DV08 OCJ registered?

DV08 OCJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DV08 OCJ safe to buy?

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