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BT08 CVP

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,681 mi
Last recorded150,681 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 150,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 147,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 144,629 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,796 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 141,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 137,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 129,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 129,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,848 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 112,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge only just legal! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 110,926 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge only just legal! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 98,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,587 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 27,532 miles

both side rear tyres stepped on inside

possable punctuer in offside rear tyre

unable to check areas of vehicle due to under trays

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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BT08 CVP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT08 CVP, 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 BT08 CVP registered?

BT08 CVP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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