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HJ08 JOV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,334 mi
Last recorded172,334 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 JOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 172,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 167,871 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 167,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 159,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,134 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 133,439 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 133,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,700 miles

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,500 miles

osf tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,064 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

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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HJ08 JOV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ08 JOV, 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 HJ08 JOV registered?

HJ08 JOV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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