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EF08 ORP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,546 mi
Last recorded120,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ORP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 120,546 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 120,546 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, perishing and nail in tyre, I would advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 112,453 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 112,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 103,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,711 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,254 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging on rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Under covers fitted preventing a full inspection of testable items.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 80,252 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging on rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Under covers fitted preventing a full inspection of testable items.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,094 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2019 76,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,277 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,982 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror Repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,869 miles

Both front tyres show signs of wearing on the inner edges possible alignment issue

N/S/R tyre shows signs of age cracking 2007 DOT code

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,309 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,302 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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EF08 ORP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF08 ORP, 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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EF08 ORP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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