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BV08 OZS

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OZS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,537 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 128,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,816 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres wearing low

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,703 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not lighting up (4.5.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,109 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,318 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,713 miles

under trays hiding components

Fail 17 Jan 2017 56,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under trays hiding components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,523 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,935 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,079 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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BV08 OZS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV08 OZS, 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 BV08 OZS registered?

BV08 OZS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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