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MH08 BVV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,360 mi
Last recorded138,360 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 BVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 138,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2022 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front fog light unit glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2021 128,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 118,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre object in tread ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 110,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 110,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 87,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,738 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 66,736 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 6,933 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,630 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall (not exposing cords)

nearside handbrake cable adrift

Fail 7 Apr 2011 5,630 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall (not exposing cords)

nearside handbrake cable adrift

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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MH08 BVV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MH08 BVV, 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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MH08 BVV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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