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OE08 ABV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 125,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 125,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 118,981 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 118,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 106,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 93,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,617 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Also poor image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,809 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,424 miles

Offside Rear tyre scolloping on inner edge/surface cracks in

Fail 1 Oct 2020 84,424 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre scolloping on inner edge/surface cracks in

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 69,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,965 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cut (can't see cord but looks deep)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,855 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,855 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,519 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,113 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 34,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 ABV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ABV, 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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What year was OE08 ABV registered?

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

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