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B8 EVL

2002 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,241 mi
Last recorded103,241 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 103,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill area slightly corroded.

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 18 Sep 2024 98,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill area slightly corroded.

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 94,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine has a slight misting of oil

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,299 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 85,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,667 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 60,667 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,514 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 46,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,708 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,431 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,207 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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B8 EVL is a 2002 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,939 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 B8 EVL, 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 24 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 EVL registered?

B8 EVL is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is B8 EVL safe to buy?

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