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BL57 OMB

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 151,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 148,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle is very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 138,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 123,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 116,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 116,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,876 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has a small cut to the sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,748 miles

headlamp colour differs from each other

Fail 24 Mar 2017 95,748 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamp colour differs from each other

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2015 72,543 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2014 63,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,371 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 49,478 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,413 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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BL57 OMB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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