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MV08 BYS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,990 mi
Last recorded151,990 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BYS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 151,990 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 151,990 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 147,623 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 147,448 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle fault in o/s rear caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 137,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,448 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 129,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,261 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,929 miles

Child seats fitted to the nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre stepping on shoulders

Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,929 miles

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

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

Child seats fitted to the nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre stepping on shoulders

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,432 miles

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

Nearside front wing outer trim missing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,432 miles

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

Nearside front wing outer trim missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 48,497 miles

rear b/pads wearing thin

slight play osr beam bush

emmisions to clean to test

front b/pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MV08 BYS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV08 BYS, 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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MV08 BYS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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