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BV08 WLN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,733 mi
Last recorded90,733 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WLN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 90,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 87,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,898 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general leaks from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 83,845 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat backrest has a lot of movement when seat is at its lowest setting, when at its highest very little movement at all

Fail 25 Mar 2023 83,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 80,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,293 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 79,293 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working washer bottle empty. used water only for testing. all ok (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,793 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,431 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 69,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,358 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

front tyres close to limit 2254018

Fail 29 Dec 2015 65,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

front tyres close to limit 2254018

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,765 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,945 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 WLN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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