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B23 HAH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,796 mi
Last recorded148,796 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 HAH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 148,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 137,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,442 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,878 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,148 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2020 114,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,833 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 97,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light inop

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light inop

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 79,204 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng oil on min

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng oil on min

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,183 miles

offside rear tyre worn/cracking

wiperblades split & smearing

Fail 18 Jan 2013 54,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre worn/cracking

wiperblades split & smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiperblade starting to split

towbar wiring loom insulation damaged-exposing wires

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,139 miles

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

Offside Front 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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B23 HAH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 B23 HAH, 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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B23 HAH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is B23 HAH safe to buy?

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