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OV08 RHF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 RHF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 96,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rusty (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 96,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rusty (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and low on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and low on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 75,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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 4 Jul 2022 67,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (2mm) and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (3mm) and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2021 57,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (2mm) and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (3mm) and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,407 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 47,550 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,981 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 31,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,026 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 RHF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RHF, 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 RHF registered?

OV08 RHF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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