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B2 BRW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,782 mi
Last recorded176,782 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 BRW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 176,782 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 175,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 175,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 174,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 174,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 172,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 170,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 164,800 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 164,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 158,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 152,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 152,628 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 138,183 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 127,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,424 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,853 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 72,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

off side rear brake been hot (disc discoloured)

rear brake discs corroded

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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B2 BRW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B2 BRW, 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 B2 BRW registered?

B2 BRW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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