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OE08 MXB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 MXB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 126,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 123,976 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 123,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,088 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed- Front and Rear inc suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,187 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 121,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 118,633 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 113,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 109,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 101,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 101,605 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 94,782 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall and tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall and tread

Pass 20 May 2017 87,133 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 79,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 79,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2015 74,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 74,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 69,512 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 64,725 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 54,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 54,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,622 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 MXB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 MXB registered?

OE08 MXB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is OE08 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 MXB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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