CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV08 JXO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,177 mi
Last recorded118,177 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JXO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 118,177 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded/broken

Fail 5 May 2026 118,177 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 112,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 107,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer support bracket broken

parking brake performance just meets minimum requirements it appears that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,846 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,250 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,422 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

rear tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/45/17,badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.80mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ,badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket broken /corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch fluid level low

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,652 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,648 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,043 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,923 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,119 miles

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

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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV08 JXO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 JXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV08 JXO?

You can check the full history of OV08 JXO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV08 JXO registered?

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

Is OV08 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 JXO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV08 JXO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV08 JXO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.