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BL57 OLT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,511 mi
Last recorded123,511 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OLT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 118,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 113,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 99,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 99,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front exhaust front pipe touching body

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 99,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,542 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 92,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2020 85,307 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak on top seam (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring not seated correct (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly damaged and water ingress in the end of mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged and slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (needs adjustment ?) (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted preventing view of some items

Fail 7 Apr 2018 62,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted preventing view of some items

Pass 22 Jan 2017 53,592 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 53,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,865 miles

n/s/r tyre very low inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,395 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 OLT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLT, 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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BL57 OLT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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