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AU08 OLC

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,886 mi
Last recorded158,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 158,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2025 155,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2025 155,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 154,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 148,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 148,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 144,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 139,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 134,292 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 103,806 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Dec 2015 94,742 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 80,123 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,707 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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AU08 OLC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 OLC, 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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AU08 OLC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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