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EN08 OSR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 OSR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 132,676 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Fail 26 Feb 2026 132,665 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolts x 2 (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 114,663 miles

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

nsf vehicle damage

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge iner tread edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 104,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. + lamp slightly loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge iner tread edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 93,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 66,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,723 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,204 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,321 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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EN08 OSR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EN08 OSR, 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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What year was EN08 OSR registered?

EN08 OSR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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