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OE08 SUU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 SUU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,239 miles

Central Rear axle corroded

Central Rear exhaust mount defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2026 77,239 miles

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

Central Rear axle corroded

Central Rear exhaust mount defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 74,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,735 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 63,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working led in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 59,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Jan 2019 52,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,387 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres age cracked

wipers worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,589 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Small cut in sidewall of offside front tyre-not deep

Fail 16 Feb 2011 25,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres 3mm

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Small cut in sidewall of offside front tyre-not deep

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 SUU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

OE08 SUU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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