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OE08 BDV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,971 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel does not seem to be sitting correctly/sitting in the way?

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 78,946 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central heat shield loose

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel does not seem to be sitting correctly/sitting in the way?

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 77,064 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 75,744 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,372 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 74,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 73,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 73,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,654 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 69,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 69,054 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,479 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 34,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 27,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 23,634 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,565 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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OE08 BDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE08 BDV, 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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What year was OE08 BDV registered?

OE08 BDV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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