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BV08 OZT

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,386 mi
Last recorded132,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OZT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 132,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 132,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,075 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 128,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,451 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 119,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 113,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 109,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 109,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 104,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,860 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,959 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 16 Jul 2016 83,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 83,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 72,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 72,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,760 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OZT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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