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BV08 WLP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,974 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,166 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 112,165 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 112,102 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 26 Jan 2018 104,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery lead (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

offside exhaust tail box rear support bracket broken

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

offside exhaust tail box rear support bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,767 miles

Nearside inner stop lamp inop

Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner stop lamp inop

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,908 miles

Backbox heatshield insecure

Center pipe front heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,673 miles

Backbox of exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

both front wipers torn at edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,045 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 WLP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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