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OV08 FEM

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,411 mi
Last recorded179,411 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FEM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 179,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 171,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 166,149 miles

nearside front headlamp aim/pattern just to requirement may need attention for mot test next year

Fail 1 Jul 2019 166,149 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

nearside front headlamp aim/pattern just to requirement may need attention for mot test next year

offside rear wing liner fixings need attention

Pass 21 Jun 2018 160,649 miles

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 160,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 149,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

uyndertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 149,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

uyndertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 149,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front head light bracket broken( still secure)

n\s\r tyre cracking in treads

under tray damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,576 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 5 Apr 2016 137,576 miles

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

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

both front tyres low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 123,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 123,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,213 miles

Child seats preventing full seat belt check

Fail 3 Apr 2014 108,213 miles

Child seats preventing full seat belt check

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,959 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FEM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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