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MT08 BVP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 BVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 95,994 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

both front strut top mounts

Fail 31 May 2021 95,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

both front strut top mounts

Pass 20 May 2020 85,322 miles

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

Front tyres wear/worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside damaged

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear tyres wear on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2020 85,322 miles

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

Front tyres wear/worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear tyres wear on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,054 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 61,087 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,983 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 53,983 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear pitted to excess (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,701 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 44,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 23,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,314 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on 3mm

advise slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,518 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 BVP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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