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BW08 CEX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,107 mi
Last recorded178,107 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 CEX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 178,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 160,155 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly loose / securing clip defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 159,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread plus perished dot code 0111 (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread plus perished dot code 0111 (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly loose / securing clip defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 139,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 125,081 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,231 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 115,231 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 104,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,780 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 93,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissios too clean to test

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,825 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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BW08 CEX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW08 CEX, 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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BW08 CEX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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