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OV08 RDU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,117 mi
Last recorded157,117 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 157,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 147,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,577 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill- not withing 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 138,573 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill- not withing 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 128,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 117,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,825 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 105,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,839 miles

Centre Lower Full length undertrays obscuring almost the complete underside

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,876 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,864 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,864 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,123 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,840 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 RDU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey 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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

OV08 RDU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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