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BP08 ARZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,817 mi
Last recorded163,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 ARZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 163,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 159,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 154,735 miles

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

rear axle covered in underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2024 154,696 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Aug 2023 141,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 131,111 miles

both sides rear shock absorber casing leaking

rear axle beam corroded showing signs of surface corrosion

rear under floor panels showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2022 131,105 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking DANGEROUS (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both sides rear shock absorber casing leaking

rear axle beam corroded showing signs of surface corrosion

rear under floor panels showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 119,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,025 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,441 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,664 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,930 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,326 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake has slight bind,pads @ 5mm.

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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BP08 ARZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 BP08 ARZ, 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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BP08 ARZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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