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OV08 JZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,036 mi
Last recorded84,036 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,861 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 67,186 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 67,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 56,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,025 miles

rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,230 miles

wipers n/s loose ?

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,490 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,140 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,140 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,734 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 JZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZJ, 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 JZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV08 JZJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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