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OV08 PZZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,474 mi
Last recorded67,474 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 67,474 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 67,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 65,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 65,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 61,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,774 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is punctured

Rear both shock absorber casings are corroded

both rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2021 49,916 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear corrosion on the subframe

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 42,984 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 42,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,208 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 27,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 22,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,212 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 16,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,869 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 PZZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

OV08 PZZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is OV08 PZZ safe to buy?

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