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OV08 JZE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,198 mi
Last recorded71,198 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JZE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,198 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

front and rear tyres starting to crack/ perish in treads

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

rear number plate starting to delaminate/ discolour

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,586 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

rear number plate starting to delaminate/ discolour

Fail 26 Feb 2025 68,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

rear number plate starting to delaminate/ discolour

Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,859 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components rusted

Fail 1 Mar 2024 67,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,761 miles

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front shock absorber slight leak

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour/ delaminate

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,998 miles

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate starting to discolour/ delaminate

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,810 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front shock absorber and front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

rear brake pads wearing low

rear number plate starting to discolour/ delaminate

Pass 15 Feb 2020 62,957 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour/ de-laminate

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,847 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,910 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 42,947 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 30,460 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,570 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 JZE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

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

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