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OE08 MWZ

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,502 mi
Last recorded135,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 MWZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 135,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 132,066 miles

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

Various areas corroded

under tray loose

Fail 4 Jan 2024 132,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Various areas corroded

under tray loose

Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven inner edgfe (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing outer edge

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,178 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven inner edgfe (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing outer edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,076 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 101,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 90,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 78,565 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 78,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged.

Sill covers , engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,038 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 68,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 60,566 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

o/s rear brake has slight bind

Fail 6 May 2015 60,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

o/s rear brake has slight bind

Fail 14 Apr 2014 48,180 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,567 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 MWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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