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OV08 JXX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,680 mi
Last recorded149,680 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JXX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 149,680 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sub-frame, sills, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 149,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sub-frame, sills, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 143,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 135,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull giving a poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 125,968 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,199 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,463 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,234 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 56,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2013 45,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,966 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,489 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 JXX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

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

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