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OE08 WHV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,551 mi
Last recorded191,551 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 WHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 191,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 186,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 174,260 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 174,260 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 162,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 133,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,771 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 112,855 miles

large under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 112,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

large under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,935 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)

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,935 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,274 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,103 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 WHV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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