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2008 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration OV08CLO
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1799cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all rear ferrules corroded ( four) (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat shield loose
- all suspension components becoming corroded
- Rear chassis becoming corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,808 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer stop lamp not working
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o.s.r and n.s.r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r worn, pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,703 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- General underside corrosion
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- General underside corrosion
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,518 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded
- Nearside Front Main beam lamp has been incorrectly fitted
- Handbrake has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 58,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake has little reserve travel
- Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded
- Nearside Front Main beam lamp has been incorrectly fitted
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,870 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020 26 Jun 202629 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,186 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019 26 Jun 202620 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,421 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018 26 Jun 202610 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,348 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front mirror repeater lense broken/missing
9 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished split around circumfrence of tread (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished split around circumference of tread (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front mirror repeater lense broken/missing
15 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,003 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016 26 Jun 202614 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,697 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,596 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,894 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013 26 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,018 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012 26 Jun 202627 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV08CLO was registered on 2008-03-18
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