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OE08 MDF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,276 mi
Last recorded119,276 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 MDF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 115,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 113,837 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 113,834 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 107,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,283 miles

General Under-body Corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Link Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2019 90,283 miles

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

General Under-body Corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Link Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,042 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

age related surface corrosion evident to underside of vehicle

nearside and offside wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

slight free play detected in steering rack

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,867 miles

Front non standard sidelight bulbs fitted

age related surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

non standard headlamp bulbs fitted

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

age related surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,951 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 67,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,215 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a small bulge in it's outer sidewall, currently not considered to be excessive.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 37,282 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 26 May 2011 27,851 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in tread.

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 MDF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

OE08 MDF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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