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OE08 CFG

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 CFG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2023 123,873 miles

Rear Axle fractured fractured at n/s due to corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s&o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

o/s inner stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s&o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

o/s inner stop lamp not working

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 117,705 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated

n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

rear axle assembly corrodeed

Fail 14 Dec 2022 117,705 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated

n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

rear axle assembly corrodeed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,677 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s worn on inside edge (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

rear axle assembly becoming corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,818 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 104,818 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s&o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

unbalance to rear brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,422 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 78,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Outer side lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,685 miles

both front tyres close to limit (205/55/16)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres close to limit (205/55/16)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,788 miles

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 54,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,028 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 27,628 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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OE08 CFG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CFG, 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 CFG registered?

OE08 CFG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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