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BEU 233

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,538 mi
Last recorded105,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEU 233
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 105,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 105,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,149 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,837 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,766 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

not checked parts of engine bay or underside due to covers fitted

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 2 Jan 2018 78,569 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

not checked parts of engine bay or underside due to covers fitted

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 66,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,629 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,917 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,669 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 42,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,401 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,401 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)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 23,715 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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BEU 233 is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BEU 233, 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 BEU 233 registered?

BEU 233 is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BEU 233 safe to buy?

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