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BV08 PBY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,583 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF/NSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,583 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF/NSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,630 miles

Nearside Front Damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 86,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 84,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,185 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side, slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

clutch peddle anti slip rubber missing

engine under tray insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,134 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Damage to NSF door

Front wheel trims missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray damaged and has fixings missing

Fail 23 Feb 2022 81,134 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Damage to NSF door

Front wheel trims missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray damaged and has fixings missing

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rod joints ()

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2021 78,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rod joints ()

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,280 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure trays and covers fitted to under body also preventing full inspection. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm of remaining tread, also perished advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door damaged, covered in black tape.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm of remaining tread, also perished advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 73,280 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure trays and covers fitted to under body also preventing full inspection. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm of remaining tread, also perished advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door damaged, covered in black tape.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm of remaining tread, also perished advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door has accident damage,but no sharp protrusions

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 63,400 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door has accident damage,but no sharp protrusions

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,182 miles

child seats nearside & offside rear.(not fitted)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated & split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated & split (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seats nearside & offside rear.(not fitted)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear. ()

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,904 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working lens cracked. (in door mirror unit) (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear. ()

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,910 miles

child seat fitted offside rear.

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,974 miles

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,650 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 21,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,998 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 PBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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