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OV08 LYX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,949 mi
Last recorded168,949 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LYX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 168,949 miles

Front misted lens both sides

under body surface rust

Fail 5 Sep 2024 168,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated and giving no visible image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

centre to rear exhaust flange deteriorated

rear beam axle heavy surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 164,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 158,735 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 154,430 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 152,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 152,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 148,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 140,547 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 130,981 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 130,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,900 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2014 95,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,360 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 LYX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

OV08 LYX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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