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OE08 STE

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,029 mi
Last recorded120,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 STE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 120,029 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 119,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 114,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 107,919 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 107,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 101,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 101,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due protective under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 94,028 miles

full undershields fitted limiting inspection

Fail 24 May 2019 94,028 miles

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

full undershields fitted limiting inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,371 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 83,178 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,660 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,562 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 77,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 51,165 miles

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

o/s wiper has a slight smear, possible dirt on windscreen causing problem

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,165 miles

o/s wiper has a slight smear, possible dirt on windscreen causing problem

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,789 miles

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

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

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 STE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 STE, 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 STE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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