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AD53 BOW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (24 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,581 mi
Last recorded49,581 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BOW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 31,375 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,851 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 24,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 51,179 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 21,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 17,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine and underbody trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Aug 2020 14,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Aug 2019 8,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,034 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and osr

nsf and nsr tyres are showing signs of wear and starting to get low

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,552 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,053 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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AD53 BOW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD53 BOW, 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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AD53 BOW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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