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OV08 JYR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,299 mi
Last recorded120,299 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,299 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear axle mounting points corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 120,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear axle mounting points corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,159 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underneath Corroded In Places

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,159 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Fronts (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underneath Corroded In Places

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2022 107,168 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated fitted with a cable tie (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 107,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated fitted with a cable tie (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,241 miles

N/S/F shock absorber damp

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,313 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 89,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 55,203 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 55,203 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,163 miles

Both front brake discs (and pads) are showing signs of wear.

Both rear tyres are approaching their wear indicators.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre is on its wear indicator.

O/S/F tyre is feathering.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,163 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs (and pads) are showing signs of wear.

Both rear tyres are approaching their wear indicators.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre is on its wear indicator.

O/S/F tyre is feathering.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,154 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 JYR 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 70%.

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

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