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OV08 KLJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,780 mi
Last recorded107,780 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (+pads wearing) [1.1.14 (a) (ii)]

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front damaged

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,481 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 98,476 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 78,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,229 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,413 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 58,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,431 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,694 miles

front tyres bold on inner edges and need replacing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,595 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

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 KLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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