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HT08 BVE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,409 mi
Last recorded147,409 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 BVE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 147,409 miles

Body trims loose

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 147,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body trims loose

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,274 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 144,274 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2023 138,228 miles

Body panel slightly loose N/S/F area plastics adrift. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Crash damage to radiator support etc.

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 138,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Body panel slightly loose N/S/F area plastics adrift. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Crash damage to radiator support etc.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mount / front cross-member frame has broken away from chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 134,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mount / front cross-member frame has broken away from chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 129,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,737 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 120,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,171 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,171 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,542 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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HT08 BVE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT08 BVE, 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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HT08 BVE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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