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OE57 XSC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

229,879 mi
Last recorded229,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 XSC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 229,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 228,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 228,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 224,921 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 220,790 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 220,790 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 219,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 219,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2021 214,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 206,313 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 206,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 190,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 180,517 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 180,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 173,799 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 163,734 miles

slight play in track rod inner joint both sides

Fail 25 Jan 2016 163,734 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in track rod inner joint both sides

Pass 15 Jan 2015 150,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front fog light lenses smashed

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 150,033 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog light lenses smashed

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,369 miles

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2014 130,369 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer stop light not lit

slight movement in n/s track rod inner ball housing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,435 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XSC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

OE57 XSC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is OE57 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 XSC shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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