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BL08 VLH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,028 mi
Last recorded211,028 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 211,028 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 201,381 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 191,856 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 191,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 176,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated suspect pin hole in boot. small amount of grease on gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a pin hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 176,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated suspect pin hole in boot. small amount of grease on gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a pin hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 160,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 160,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,933 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 138,931 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,277 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2016 117,277 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,160 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,415 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 VLH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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