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HY08 OER

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,726 mi
Last recorded141,726 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OER
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 141,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 150,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 137,178 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,018 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but still showing a pattern

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but still showing a pattern

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,050 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 90,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 83,720 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,950 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,627 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,616 miles

engine oil everfilled

front brake pads low

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 25 Apr 2016 74,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

engine oil everfilled

front brake pads low

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,277 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread low on edges nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape cracking and on 3mm tread

Pass 19 Apr 2014 44,257 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 32,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 25,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake discs corrdoing on inner surfaces.

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,970 miles

Rear brake discs corrdoing on inner surfaces.

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,987 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 OER is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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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HY08 OER is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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