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OE08 BMV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,253 mi
Last recorded115,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BMV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,253 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 115,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 106,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 102,475 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 96,553 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 96,553 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,015 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,759 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,759 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,178 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,178 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,542 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 BMV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 OE08 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

OE08 BMV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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