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OE08 EVR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,591 mi
Last recorded120,591 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 EVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,591 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,639 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 97,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side CALIPER LEVER STUCK (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,822 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,821 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle to offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

both inner tie rods knocking/slight play

both rear lamps slightly loose

both wipers smearing

fuel pipes corroded from filler to tank

underbody components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 90,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle to offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

both inner tie rods knocking/slight play

both rear lamps slightly loose

both wipers smearing

fuel pipes corroded from filler to tank

underbody components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 90,771 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle to offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler to tank ()

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

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

both inner tie rods knocking/slight play

both rear lamps slightly loose

front and rear coil springs just starting to corrode

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

underbody and underbody components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,082 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

age related corrosion under the vehicle

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 86,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,447 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,513 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 65,513 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,280 miles

Nearside cracking and becoming out of shape

Offside Rear cracking and becoming out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,342 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,362 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 EVR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

OE08 EVR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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