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LO08 OGF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,378 mi
Last recorded149,378 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 OGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,317 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends.

front brake pads wearing low.

slight oil leak.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 134,317 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at ends.

front brake pads wearing low.

slight oil leak.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 124,997 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 124,997 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,735 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,742 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,780 miles

covers on engine and on underside

Fail 10 Nov 2015 102,780 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers on engine and on underside

Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,844 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,221 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Fail 17 Nov 2012 52,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,981 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,273 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 33,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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LO08 OGF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO08 OGF, 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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LO08 OGF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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