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BT08 CXL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

238,228 mi
Last recorded238,228 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 238,228 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm balljoint

Fail 7 Dec 2024 238,215 miles

Fuel pipe insecure hanging low (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm balljoint

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 233,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 227,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 219,704 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 219,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 210,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 203,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 203,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 191,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread is worn unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread getting low on inner edge and has a nail in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2018 191,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread is worn unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread getting low on inner edge and has a nail in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2017 173,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads are bald on inner edges and on 1.6mm legal limit recommend replacing asap

front number plate is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread is worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 173,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads are bald on inner edges and on 1.6mm legal limit recommend replacing asap

front number plate is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread is worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,027 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 125,029 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 125,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,753 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 CXL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 CXL, 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 CXL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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