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BL08 OCD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,021 mi
Last recorded155,021 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 155,021 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))

rear exhaust joint rusty condition

Fail 18 Dec 2020 155,021 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint rusty condition

Pass 3 Jan 2020 154,076 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))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 154,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,404 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 134,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perished and split

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished and split

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Nov 2017 122,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perished and split

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished and split

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 106,779 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,578 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 96,578 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 90,590 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 90,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,497 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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BL08 OCD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL08 OCD, 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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BL08 OCD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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