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OE08 WLC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,291 mi
Last recorded168,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 WLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 168,291 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 168,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 168,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 160,715 miles

Body component slightly loose FRONT PANEL/GRILL LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE WHEN BONNET CLOSED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED FROM BEING OVER HEATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 160,715 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Body component slightly loose FRONT PANEL/GRILL LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE WHEN BONNET CLOSED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED FROM BEING OVER HEATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 152,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 39,580 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left/right front tyre treads worn to wear bar

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 34,328 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left/right front tyre treads worn to wear bar

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,368 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 15,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 WLC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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