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BD08 FWO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,702 mi
Last recorded141,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 FWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 141,702 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 141,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 138,407 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 138,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 135,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,473 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,380 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 120,808 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 112,637 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 112,637 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,372 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Has Small Cut In Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,930 miles

Front brake discs are worn Rear brake discs are corroded and worn

Offside front suspension strut is damp

Windscreen washers are poor and wipers are smeary

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,528 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,926 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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BD08 FWO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD08 FWO, 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 BD08 FWO registered?

BD08 FWO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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