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HY08 OEJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,235 mi
Last recorded132,235 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 132,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 119,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 96,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and very heavy wear on outer edge(nearly to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and very heavy wear on outer edge(nearly to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,134 miles

front discs slightly worn

front pads approx. 70% worn

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,069 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear inner brake light not working

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,494 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,825 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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HY08 OEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY08 OEJ, 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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HY08 OEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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