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MT08 BVO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 BVO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 78,233 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 78,233 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,485 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 58,485 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,354 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 54,354 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,182 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 42,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 37,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Under tray's fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 37,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Under tray's fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 33,218 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 May 2016 33,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 May 2015 28,962 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 5 May 2015 28,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 24,436 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,186 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 13,407 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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MT08 BVO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MT08 BVO, 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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MT08 BVO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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