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EO08 JPV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,471 mi
Last recorded124,471 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 JPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 124,471 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 118,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake effort is very low (46kg), offside is normal (182KG). Rear brake caliper levers are incorrectly set.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets are weak but clear screen.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,508 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 114,318 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 109,561 miles

Handbrake has more travel than is usual - minimal reserve.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer and disc is discoloured indicating previous overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front fog lamp is broken but unlikely to cause injury

Fail 11 Jul 2022 109,561 miles

Handbrake has more travel than is usual - minimal reserve.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect excessively clouded - image not visible (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect excessively clouded - image not visible (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer and disc is discoloured indicating previous overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front fog lamp is broken but unlikely to cause injury

Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit - attention recommended (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - approaching limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp is dimmer than is usual but still visible (4.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear lamp unit has internal condensation

offside front fog lamp is broken - unlikely to cause injury

Fail 5 Jul 2021 102,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit - attention recommended (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - approaching limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded - on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp is dimmer than is usual but still visible (4.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear lamp unit has internal condensation

offside front fog lamp is broken - unlikely to cause injury

Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,264 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp lens is broken - unlikely to cause injury.

Fail 29 Jun 2020 97,097 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front fog lamp lens is broken - unlikely to cause injury.

Pass 2 May 2019 90,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front fog lamp lens is broken

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front fog lamp lens is broken

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,453 miles

Headlamps' images are losing their clarity.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear foot and handbrake efforts are lower than nearside but not excessively. Offside rear brake disc discolouration indicates a previously overheating brake. Brake isn't binding at present.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,754 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,095 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 55,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,887 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 43,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,024 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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EO08 JPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO08 JPV, 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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EO08 JPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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