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BT08 CXF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 86,094 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,714 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 81,714 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,520 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,409 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,026 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 24,016 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 CXF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 CXF, 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 CXF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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