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OE08 VJO

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls, inner edge worn, 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls, worn inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 75,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls, inner edge worn, 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls, worn inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,444 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 DOT 2314 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 DOT 2314 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 DOT 2914 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 DOT 2914 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 DOT 2314 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 DOT 2314 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 DOT 2914 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 DOT 2914 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,860 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 66,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,589 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 56,218 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre UNREPAIREABLE ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,734 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable 225/45/17 ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 43,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable 225/45/17 ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,749 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,768 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall, not exposing the cords.

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,454 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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OE08 VJO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc 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 OE08 VJO, 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 OE08 VJO registered?

OE08 VJO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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