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OE08 MXK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 117,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 117,048 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,164 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 114,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,296 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 109,290 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle bushes both sides excessive movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,360 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,780 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 99,774 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 93,492 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,859 miles

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Feb 2018 72,859 miles

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

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2017 63,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 63,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides + perished (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes covered grease

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,071 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 54,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and nearside (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 48,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,496 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 MXK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

OE08 MXK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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