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OE08 SPV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,285 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 92,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear subframe and spring mountings

Plastic covers prevent full under side inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2023 87,182 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear subframe and spring mountings

Plastic covers prevent full under side inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,640 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,284 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,079 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 41,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 40,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,660 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 28,756 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,983 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 SPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

OE08 SPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is OE08 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 SPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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