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OE08 VJY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,321 mi
Last recorded103,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VJY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 103,321 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 100,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 97,072 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 92,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/ Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,878 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 79,878 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,427 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 64,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,799 miles

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

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 VJY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

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

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