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OE08 SPZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 132,337 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,247 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,206 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 103,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,633 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint securing nut locking device missing (split pin)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2020 84,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint securing nut locking device missing (split pin)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,941 miles

N/S/F wing damaged

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,896 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wing damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,455 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear axle components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/sidewall damage/splitting in tread area! (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes discs are corroded on faces and edges!

Fail 17 Dec 2015 48,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/sidewall damage/splitting in tread area! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes discs are corroded on faces and edges!

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,081 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,429 miles

Rear bumper damaged at nearside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 42,421 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper damaged at nearside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,468 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 22,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,325 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 SPZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

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

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