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OE08 ETU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 56,254 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,930 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 51,900 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,430 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 4 Aug 2023 49,421 miles

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

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,195 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,997 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,002 miles

Body under cover & Engine undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel alignment recommended.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,059 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,719 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

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 ETU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE08 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

OE08 ETU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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