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OE57 XSL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,987 mi
Last recorded145,987 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 XSL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 145,987 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 145,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 123,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 123,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 117,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 117,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 113,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 113,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 108,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 108,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 105,453 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 7 May 2021 105,443 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,998 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres at 3mm

Fail 13 Aug 2019 100,854 miles

Front Position lamp not working 2x front side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres at 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,986 miles

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint front and rear brake pads half worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,926 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,852 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,233 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 33,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,836 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,429 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,560 miles

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

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

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 XSL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

OE57 XSL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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