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BU08 NZV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NZV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 122,051 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 110,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 107,450 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 103,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,445 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,941 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,618 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,618 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,053 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,049 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,377 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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BU08 NZV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BU08 NZV, 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 BU08 NZV registered?

BU08 NZV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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