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DE08 BVR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,619 mi
Last recorded90,619 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering rack has slightly play ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 75,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 61,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,838 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,977 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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DE08 BVR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE08 BVR, 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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DE08 BVR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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