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OE08 HHV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,274 mi
Last recorded155,274 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 155,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 152,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 152,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 148,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 144,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,875 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 123,780 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,333 miles

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

Nearside wiper starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,172 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 HHV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HHV, 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 HHV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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