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OV08 BPX

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,529 mi
Last recorded180,529 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 180,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion rear inner sills and floor pans

Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated + Minor leak

Pass 9 Nov 2023 156,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated + Minor leak

Pass 14 Nov 2022 144,127 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2021 139,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 136,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 123,715 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2015 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,615 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2017 100,615 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,172 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

uneven tyre wear front

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,848 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,375 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,226 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,708 miles

front and rear discs corroded

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 BPX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BPX, 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 BPX registered?

OV08 BPX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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