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BP08 WDC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 WDC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,097 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,639 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 119,639 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 119,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working, lamp has switched over to outer lamp

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 115,071 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,906 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.1mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm min (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm min (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grinding noise from o/s front wheel when roller brake tested

Fail 1 Nov 2014 85,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grinding noise from o/s/f wheel when roller brake tested

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 73,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,244 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 49,242 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords.

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 WDC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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