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OV08 JYT

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

235,407 mi
Last recorded235,407 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JYT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 235,407 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 219,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 202,520 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 189,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 179,149 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 179,149 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 166,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 149,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,813 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,783 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,545 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 JYT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JYT, 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

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What year was OV08 JYT registered?

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

Is OV08 JYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 JYT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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