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OE57 VBL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,675 mi
Last recorded191,675 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 191,675 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 180,279 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front inner steering rack ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing not reaching ply of cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside outer lower sills fitted side covers restricting view of outer sills

rear general under body corrosion/surface rust

Fail 1 May 2024 180,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front inner steering rack ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing not reaching ply of cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside outer lower sills fitted side covers restricting view of outer sills

rear general under body corrosion/surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2023 165,714 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 165,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 156,744 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 156,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 149,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 146,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 142,037 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,736 miles

Rear no plate light is dim

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 24 Feb 2018 135,735 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides front tyres wearing inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear no plate light is dim

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,085 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear no plate light is dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre have a nail

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back

Fail 16 Feb 2016 119,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre have a nail

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,714 miles

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

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

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 VBL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBL, 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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OE57 VBL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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