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OE08 ABO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,285 mi
Last recorded129,285 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ABO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 129,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 125,966 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED- BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam is heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 125,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED- BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam is heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 124,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 118,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 110,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,267 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates. (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2019 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 MM. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2018 101,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper split

Pass 15 May 2016 85,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 71,821 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 54,281 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 39,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 31,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,816 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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OE08 ABO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OE08 ABO, 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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OE08 ABO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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