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K20 RJV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,391 mi
Last recorded77,391 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 RJV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 77,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 76,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,788 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,221 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 72,221 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 66,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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 6 Apr 2017 43,665 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 43,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,668 miles

Headlight beam image weak but still recognizable

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,668 miles

Headlight beam image weak but still recognizable

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,505 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 14,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

shallow cuts to nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,126 miles

shallow cuts to nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,902 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 10,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres worn on outer edges.

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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K20 RJV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K20 RJV, 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 K20 RJV registered?

K20 RJV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for K20 RJV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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