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HG08 OEP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,158 mi
Last recorded155,158 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OEP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes deteriorated/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertray damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2024 153,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 151,881 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end boots perishing/cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2023 151,880 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end boots perishing/cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 141,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn very outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 123,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 110,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 100,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 82,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2012 66,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 43,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various underbody covers fitted

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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HG08 OEP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG08 OEP, 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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HG08 OEP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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