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HG08 OER

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

271,177 mi
Last recorded271,177 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OER
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 271,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 247,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front splash guard missing,o/s/f fog light broken.

under side muddy.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 247,159 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides, (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front splash guard missing,o/s/f fog light broken.

under side muddy.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 228,940 miles

Nearside Front under tray broken & partly insecure.

Offside Front fog light glass broken,

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 228,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' & central, (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, ()

Nearside Front under tray broken & partly insecure,

Offside Front fog light glass broken,

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres under inflated,

Pass 10 Sep 2016 208,323 miles

Front under tray in secure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front splash guard missing

Rear heat shield in secure.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 208,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Electronic stability system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front under tray in secure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front splash guard missing

Rear heat shield in secure.

Pass 31 Aug 2015 176,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 146,764 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 145,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades worn

Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs worn

rear brake disc/s metal to metal with worn brake pad

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF wiper blade split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,519 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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HG08 OER is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG08 OER, 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 OER is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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