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OE08 HJO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 148,915 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 148,914 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,660 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 107,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,011 miles

Headlamp converters fitted

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,011 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp converters fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,754 miles

Under trays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 87,754 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,667 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 80,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 72,360 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,124 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,681 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,845 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 29,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HJO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

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

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