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OV08 OPH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 142,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 134,852 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2025 134,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 125,250 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brakes slightly over heated at some point (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2024 125,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brakes slightly over heated at some point (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,542 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened DROPLINK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 116,057 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 116,057 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 110,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front bottom ball joint boots cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,951 miles

Front Lower arm ball joint gaitors starting to crack and perish

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,588 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 OPH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

OV08 OPH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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