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OV08 JVG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,315 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system cororded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 78,314 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror unit, LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working motor is working. Wiper blades not checked. (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system cororded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 72,613 miles

Front Lower offside and nearside lower suspension arm ball joint boots perishing

Nearside Front tyre starting to get close to wear markers and has a nail in tread 205/55/16

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil half way down leg (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Washers weak but enough gets on to screen

Fail 1 May 2025 72,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing incorrect fuel cap fitted no lock tab, needs new cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower offside and nearside lower suspension arm ball joint boots perishing

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to get close to wear markers and has a nail in tread 205/55/16

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil half way down leg (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Washers weak but enough gets on to screen

Pass 23 Apr 2024 68,402 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 63,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 63,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (flexi type) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 57,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 48,701 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,558 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,476 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,702 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,173 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 JVG 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 80%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

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

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