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MV08 OYT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,462 mi
Last recorded144,462 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 OYT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 144,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,847 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,417 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 140,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,347 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip pads worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

outer sills covered ,engine cover worn

Fail 11 Feb 2022 134,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

outer sills covered ,engine cover worn

Pass 10 Feb 2021 132,040 miles

Front undertray low

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,886 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage fitted backwards

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,013 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,013 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,116 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,116 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,204 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,204 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 86,043 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,742 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,682 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,682 miles

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

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

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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MV08 OYT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MV08 OYT, 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 MV08 OYT registered?

MV08 OYT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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