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BW08 XWC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,302 mi
Last recorded187,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 187,302 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear damage no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 187,302 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear damage no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 174,282 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 174,282 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 169,637 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 147,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 147,937 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 139,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 133,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

possible leak from n/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 10 Aug 2017 114,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

possible leak from n/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,444 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,423 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,927 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 58,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,934 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 37,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BW08 XWC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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