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BT08 CWZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,552 mi
Last recorded108,552 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CWZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 108,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,394 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 101,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 99,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriated

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces on both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 95,047 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,155 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,322 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 82,322 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,046 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 73,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,624 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,480 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 7 Apr 2015 33,251 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 33,249 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,309 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,309 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,435 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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BT08 CWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CWZ, 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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BT08 CWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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