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OE57 HKC

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,941 mi
Last recorded169,941 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 HKC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 169,941 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 162,487 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 162,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 155,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 152,410 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 147,144 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 147,115 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 139,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 133,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,145 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 125,145 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test views

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

PARKING BRAKE performance 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray /tray damaged

oil level low

Fail 7 Apr 2018 117,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test views

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

PARKING BRAKE performance 19%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray /tray damaged

oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 108,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,479 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 99,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,729 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,143 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 71,143 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,976 miles

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

fronr discs close to min thickness

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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OE57 HKC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel 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 OE57 HKC, 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 OE57 HKC registered?

OE57 HKC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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