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OV08 JYZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,251 mi
Last recorded142,251 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 142,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 142,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 136,549 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 136,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front, o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear, o/s rear shockers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle is corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 125,079 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front, o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear, o/s rear shockers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,912 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (inner/outer edge), o/s front (inner/outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 112,912 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (inner/outer edge), o/s front (inner/outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,931 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,639 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2018 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,903 miles

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

crack to lower part of windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,903 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

crack to lower part of windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,560 miles

O/S/F seat belt frayed but not to excess

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,490 miles

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

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

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,803 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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 JYZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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