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OV08 JVF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 138,666 miles

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

Rear SEATS OCCUPIED.

Fail 22 Sep 2024 138,666 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear SEATS OCCUPIED.

Pass 24 Jun 2023 131,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 131,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 123,452 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 123,452 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 113,425 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 113,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 105,984 miles

Front both tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,640 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 98,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 94,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear of exhaust system (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,664 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

one of the rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still fully supported

Pass 11 May 2015 76,600 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,329 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine light on

Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine light on

Pass 15 May 2013 57,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,934 miles

both front tyre's worn on the inner edges

both rear tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,508 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 JVF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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