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OV08 EWJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 89,157 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,559 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2025 84,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 81,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,875 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front indicator side repeater slight damage

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

floor and sill covers fitted

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,984 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

all tyres starting to wear on edges

floor covers fitted

os indicator side repeater slight damaged

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,849 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

floor and sill covers fitted

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2021 70,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

floor and sill covers fitted

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,026 miles

Floor covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,910 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

underfloor covers fitted - floors not inspected

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroding

underfloor covers fitted - floors not inspected

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,382 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,466 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,152 miles

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2016 43,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,418 miles

nsf bumper corner insecure

rear pads wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,372 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 EWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

OV08 EWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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