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BT08 HWZ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HWZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 110,906 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 110,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc face corroded and pitted at 100% of the pad contact area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,838 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,537 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 91,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 87,255 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,198 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,189 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 71,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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 19 Jul 2016 65,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 59,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,424 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,449 miles

front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

nsr tyre close to limit and starting to crack within tread pattern

osr tyre cracking slightly in tread pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,711 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,065 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 HWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWZ, 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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What year was BT08 HWZ registered?

BT08 HWZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is BT08 HWZ safe to buy?

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