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BL08 VLR

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 101,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 92,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 89,277 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2021 84,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,978 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 78,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,130 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 73,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,871 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,223 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,358 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 56,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,292 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VLR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VLR, 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 BL08 VLR registered?

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

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