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OV08 RGZ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,075 mi
Last recorded125,075 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 RGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,075 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 122,125 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play driver side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under seal sprayed

Pass 22 Aug 2021 120,377 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2021 120,370 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2021 120,355 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 115,859 miles

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

Parking brake only 16% efficient.

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 115,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake only 16% efficient.

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 109,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear reg plate slightly delaminated

very little reserve travel at h/brake lever

Fail 23 May 2019 109,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear reg plate slightly delaminated

very little reserve travel at h/brake lever

Pass 22 May 2018 101,233 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 101,233 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 91,774 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 91,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,712 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight accident damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,712 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight accident damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,927 miles

engine has been over filled with oil

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 48,927 miles

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

engine has been over filled with oil

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2012 36,821 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,894 miles

drivers wipere slightly worn

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 RGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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