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OV08 CNJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,084 mi
Last recorded170,084 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 170,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 170,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 161,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 136,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 117,834 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,109 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,613 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 87,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 57,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,993 miles

advise rear disc pads low on out side /inside to be checked with wheels off

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,638 miles

Advise Both front wiper blades are just acceptable.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 27,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen lightly scratched

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 CNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CNJ, 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 CNJ registered?

OV08 CNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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