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OV08 JXK

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,763 mi
Last recorded141,763 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JXK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 141,763 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded goingto fuel tank ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded both rears

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 137,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel slightly hard to rotate by hand(possible slight brake bind)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 137,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel slightly hard to rotate by hand(possible slight brake bind)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 134,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,921 miles

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

Front headlamps have mist

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 130,921 miles

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

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

Front headlamps have mist

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,414 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread small cut outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread small cut in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 126,414 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread small cut outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread small cut in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,230 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,969 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light lense smashed

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,513 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,565 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,278 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 JXK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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