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BL08 WBY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe and rear axle corroded, underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 85,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy, no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe and rear axle corroded, underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 83,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened The rear suspension beam is corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 83,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened The rear suspension beam is corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 78,949 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2.5MM TREAD

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE HEADLIGHT LENS OPAQUE

ADVISE STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 26 May 2023 78,949 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2.5MM TREAD

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE HEADLIGHT LENS OPAQUE

ADVISE STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

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

Pass 12 May 2022 76,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 74,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,454 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,590 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,223 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEASIDE FRONT DROP LINK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,880 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED RUST EDGE

REAR BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,687 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,761 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 WBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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