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BT08 HWS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,594 mi
Last recorded110,594 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HWS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 110,594 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 110,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 103,292 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle slight corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 103,292 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear axle slight corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,174 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective braket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,174 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective braket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 87,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 78,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp faulty but functional (LED)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 49,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears, 2-3mm. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears, slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

r/o/s tyre on 3mm, perished and has a nail in it.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 49,485 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears, 2-3mm. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears, slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

r/o/s tyre on 3mm, perished and has a nail in it.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,839 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,850 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nsr

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 HWS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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