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OE08 WLF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 WLF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 141,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 141,001 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 137,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 137,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 134,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 134,222 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 130,781 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 124,782 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 124,782 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 May 2021 117,692 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 117,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 112,425 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 112,422 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,040 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 103,040 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,918 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,847 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 52,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,917 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,591 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 WLF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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