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OV08 BPE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,120 mi
Last recorded154,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BPE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 154,120 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 154,120 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 146,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 131,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

underbody components corrosion not considered excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2024 131,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

underbody components corrosion not considered excessive

Fail 6 Jun 2024 131,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip. (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 118,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 117,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,616 miles

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 101,197 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 101,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,941 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,759 miles

nearside front outside edge Tyre worn

Pass 30 Mar 2013 63,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,842 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV08 BPE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV08 BPE, 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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OV08 BPE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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