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OV08 BPO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,549 mi
Last recorded161,549 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BPO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,549 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 155,127 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,190 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 143,190 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,372 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,872 miles

Both Sides Sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,753 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 114,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,364 miles

Both front tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,213 miles

Front brake pads worn low - discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn low - discs lipped

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,578 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,408 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 42,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,757 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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OV08 BPO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 BPO, 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 OV08 BPO registered?

OV08 BPO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is OV08 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 BPO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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