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OU08 XEA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,679 mi
Last recorded108,679 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XEA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 96,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 85,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,743 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,288 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,888 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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OU08 XEA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU08 XEA, 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 OU08 XEA registered?

OU08 XEA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is OU08 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 XEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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