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BU08 OPA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

228,489 mi
Last recorded228,489 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OPA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 228,489 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both -slight ()

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust flange join is badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 211,826 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - all others approx. 6-7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

both rear shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorated - no movement

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust flange join is badly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 199,218 miles

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

both rear tyres are stress cracked in tread

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust flange join is corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 190,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly stress cracked in tread

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust flange join is corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 190,943 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly stress cracked in tread

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust flange join is corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 183,356 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear tyre stress cracked in tread

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust flange join corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 177,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick - all others approx. 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of having got hot and is corroded 10mm wide on inner face

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust flange join heavily corroded

coolant level just below minimum

Pass 3 Mar 2020 172,458 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

coolant low

Fail 3 Mar 2020 172,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

coolant low

Pass 15 Mar 2019 163,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

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

Offside Front tyre worn on very outer edge - rest of tread 4mm

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Mar 2019 163,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on very outer edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Dec 2017 148,193 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 148,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades. (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 133,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 133,169 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,959 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,778 miles

play in nearside rack end

Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,131 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 OPA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BU08 OPA, 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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BU08 OPA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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