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OV08 SZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,691 mi
Last recorded150,691 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 SZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 150,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 138,575 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 138,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 123,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 105,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,561 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 51,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

OV08 SZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is OV08 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 SZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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