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OV08 JYO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,346 mi
Last recorded58,346 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,080 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,285 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 JYO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO registered?

OV08 JYO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OV08 JYO safe to buy?

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