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BL55 LAL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 LAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,573 miles

o.s f steering rack slitly play

Fail 9 Jun 2026 112,573 miles

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

o.s f steering rack slitly play

Pass 14 Jan 2025 105,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,835 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,497 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,343 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,332 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BL55 LAL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BL55 LAL, 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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BL55 LAL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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