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BV08 WLW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,220 mi
Last recorded50,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,220 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 43,357 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 43,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,641 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,588 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower balljoint dustcovers greased

Fail 12 Dec 2012 24,588 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both front lower balljoint dustcovers greased

Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,776 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 22,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,584 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 WLW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLW, 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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What year was BV08 WLW registered?

BV08 WLW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BV08 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 WLW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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