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OE08 HJG

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,015 mi
Last recorded183,015 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HJG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 183,015 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 179,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 173,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 173,248 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 157,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 142,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 132,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 111,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,571 miles

Front brakes wearing

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 101,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front brakes wearing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,567 miles

Front tyres edges wearing

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly unevenly worn/deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,692 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,935 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 70,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,818 miles

O/S/F headlamp leveling not functioning correctly

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,818 miles

O/S/F headlamp leveling not functioning correctly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,010 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 HJG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG registered?

OE08 HJG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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