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OV08 GUO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GUO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 109,302 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,698 miles

Central Front Lower Body component slightly loose Under-tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,660 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 80,666 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 80,666 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,239 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,239 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs heavily corroded (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,520 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,574 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,405 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 GUO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

OV08 GUO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is OV08 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 GUO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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