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BL57 EAC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,986 mi
Last recorded169,986 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 169,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 169,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 165,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and battery light on

Fail 21 Oct 2024 165,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and battery light on

Pass 31 Jul 2023 158,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 139,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 131,200 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 131,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 119,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 117,057 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 112,340 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,269 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BL57 EAC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL57 EAC, 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 BL57 EAC registered?

BL57 EAC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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