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OE08 PUF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 PUF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 85,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,392 miles

Front Both front headlamps clouded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside headlamp cloudy and beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside headlamp cloudy and beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Aug 2023 79,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside headlamp cloudy and beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside headlamp cloudy and beam pattern poor

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,386 miles

Both headlamps clouding up.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear scuffing noise from brake

Fail 25 Jul 2022 75,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps clouding up.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear scuffing noise from brake

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,266 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 72,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,692 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 50,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,004 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,911 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 PUF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUF, 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 PUF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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