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BT08 HLD

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,088 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

low emissions

Pass 28 May 2025 124,477 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 118,271 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,320 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,893 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 85,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 82,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 82,693 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 77,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 68,356 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 59,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,260 miles

both o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2013 41,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,796 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)

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 HLD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 HLD registered?

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

Is BT08 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 HLD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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