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DF57 BTE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,514 mi
Last recorded146,514 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 BTE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 146,514 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 146,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 136,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,058 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has minor damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,031 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,976 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,669 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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DF57 BTE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 DF57 BTE, 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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DF57 BTE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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