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BW57 ARF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,462 mi
Last recorded167,462 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 ARF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 167,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Apr 2023 156,566 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 156,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 149,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 149,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 139,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 127,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 122,689 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 122,689 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 117,163 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear n/s and o/s tyres detteriating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 111,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,481 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 91,878 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,686 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,238 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 39,238 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,173 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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BW57 ARF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW57 ARF, 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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BW57 ARF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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