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OE08 HKN

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,785 mi
Last recorded81,785 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 77,381 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 77,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached HOLED / CORRODED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,289 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 45,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken next to rear silencer(system secure)

Pass 18 May 2016 36,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 27,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked+perished

nsf tyre small cut outer sidewall

osr tyre small cut outer sidewall

Fail 19 May 2015 27,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked+perished

nsf tyre small cut outer sidewall

osr tyre small cut outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2014 18,240 miles

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre wall wear

offside rear tyre wall wear

Pass 22 May 2013 11,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 11,920 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 23 May 2012 4,098 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 4,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,633 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 HKN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HKN, 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 HKN registered?

OE08 HKN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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