2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · BL08 VLN
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 176,953 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL08 VLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 176,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL08 VLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (BL08 VLN) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL08 VLN Mileage History
- 04/05/2022149,549 mi
- 02/05/2023158,475 mi+8,926 mi
- 30/04/2024168,419 mi+9,944 mi
- 30/04/2025176,952 mi+8,533 mi
- 30/04/2025176,953 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk8
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
Early Mk8 cars had a recall for the handbrake ratchet. Ensure this has been carried out.
- Roof Channel CorrosionModerate
Rust often forms under the roof-channel trim strips.
- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
The two-tier dashboard uses an LCD panel for speed and key information that can fade, develop dead pixels, or fail entirely with age, making critical information difficult to read.
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