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BV08 PDX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,276 mi
Last recorded107,276 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PDX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 107,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,069 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,880 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 101,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,127 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,127 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,458 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,323 miles

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

Nearside Front wing inner mud guard trim slightly damage

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre side wall also deteriorated. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 69,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 69,282 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,106 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of belt

off side and near side front tyres feathering on inside edges

Pass 5 May 2015 58,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 58,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks between tread to off side rear tyre

cuts to off side rear tyre inner wall not exposing cords at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,039 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 May 2013 42,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 34,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to off side front tyre inner wall not exposing cords at time of test

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,470 miles

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

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

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 PDX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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