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OV08 LOJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,414 mi
Last recorded104,414 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LOJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe close to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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 Strong advise. Inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 104,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area close to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe close to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Strong advise. Inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,031 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 87,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 74,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective offside off rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,245 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,079 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,079 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2012 29,900 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,828 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear discs corroded

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 LOJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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