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OV08 RCY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,562 mi
Last recorded155,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 RCY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 155,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured excessively corroded+holes (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 137,783 miles

Rear (axle starting to corrode)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2023 137,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,433 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 92,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,846 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 85,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,746 miles

handbrake cover damaged slightly loose

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handbrake cover damaged slightly loose

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,690 miles

Nearside Rear inner surface of brake disc showing signs of corrosion

covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner surface of brake disc showing signs of corrosion

covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner surface of brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre on 3mm ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre showing signs of cracking on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside side repeater lens cracked

cover missing off handbrake lever

covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,467 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Offside Rear tyre low and perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear heatshield loose

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,407 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 49,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,651 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 35,485 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 35,485 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,040 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 RCY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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