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OV08 JXY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JXY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 98,524 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 94,706 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 93,896 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 93,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test.

Rear axle shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Rear of both sills show light corrosion, advise to monitor

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 26 Apr 2022 93,207 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working LLB580 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test.

Rear axle shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Rear of both sills show light corrosion, advise to monitor

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 76,490 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,153 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

O/S/F wheel sticking on

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,152 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 65,297 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,310 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,310 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,925 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s wiper blade torn at end

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s wiper blade torn at end

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 JXY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY registered?

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

Is OV08 JXY safe to buy?

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