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OV08LZJ
2008 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1799cc
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- Registration OV08LZJ
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1799cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,621 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,783 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear both inner sill panel corroded
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f, n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear both inner sill panel corroded
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f, n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,048 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,667 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- offside and nearside outer sill not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,782 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,694 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021 29 Jun 20265 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,663 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020 29 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,707 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,676 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018 29 Jun 20267 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,081 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017 29 Jun 202617 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,902 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016 29 Jun 202613 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
16 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,730 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 29 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,678 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014 29 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,822 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 29 Jun 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,201 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,153 MI
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OV08LZJ was registered on 2008-05-12
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