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2008 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration OW08NBY
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2204cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 198,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch maeked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle corrosion
- Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,131 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake on limit
- various corrosion on boot floor pans and underside
- slight play nearside steering rack and track rod end ball joint cover deteriorating slight
- central full undercover fitted
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside heavily corroded and soft all over
- slight play in nearside front track rod
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,721 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover loose
- underside heavily corroded and soft
- exhaust joints heavily corroded
- both rear chassis legs heavily corroded and soft
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) Dangerous
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust joints heavily corroded
- engine cover loose
- underside heavily corroded and soft
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,428 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s rear axle bushes bushes have slight play
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,160 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear axle corroded
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,117 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear handbrake only just met its minimum requirement
6 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 140,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear handbrake only just met its minimum requirement
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,634 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory 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)
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,161 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017 29 Jun 202619 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,571 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,965 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2015 29 Jun 20265 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,683 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 29 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,505 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 29 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,995 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OW08NBY was registered on 2008-08-15
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