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BL08 VLP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,204 mi
Last recorded64,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 64,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 61,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 61,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,799 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,283 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,209 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,264 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,250 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 17,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VLP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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