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BB51 NEV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,425 mi
Last recorded145,425 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 NEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 145,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 135,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 124,529 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 124,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 115,247 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 115,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 88,634 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 77,574 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 77,574 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,962 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 60,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205x55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,103 miles

o/s/f tyre xs worn on edges

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 9 May 2014 42,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,491 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 33,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has 2 Nails in it.

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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BB51 NEV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BB51 NEV, 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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BB51 NEV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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