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BD08 TVA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,050 mi
Last recorded199,050 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 TVA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 199,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beam axle corroded holes cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jun 2022 187,711 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting wearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake towards end of travel

slight play in steering on offside

Fail 23 Jun 2022 187,711 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting wearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake towards end of travel

slight play in steering on offside

Pass 16 Jun 2021 180,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 180,143 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 171,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 171,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 158,205 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 158,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 143,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 143,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake looks like its has got hot

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,895 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 43,034 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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BD08 TVA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD08 TVA, 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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BD08 TVA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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