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FV08 OJX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,171 mi
Last recorded150,171 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing out (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing out (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 2 Feb 2022 150,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing out (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing out (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 4 Feb 2021 142,575 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays obstructing some items

Fail 4 Feb 2021 142,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 30 Jan 2020 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing both edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

undertrays obstructing some components

Fail 1 Feb 2019 129,469 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

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

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

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

undertrays obstructing some components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,814 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,706 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 109,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,083 miles

Slight play in OSF steering rack end

Fail 17 Apr 2015 106,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,652 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 51,939 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 51,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2011 36,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,434 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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FV08 OJX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FV08 OJX, 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 FV08 OJX registered?

FV08 OJX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 OJX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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