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OV08 RBU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,384 mi
Last recorded143,384 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 143,384 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes & rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 142,096 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 141,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2021 140,233 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,265 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 123,405 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,468 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,271 miles

nearside front tyre side wall - slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,878 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 RBU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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