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BD08 FXL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,182 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on edges.

Pass 1 Jul 2025 99,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear general under body corrosion around rear axle area

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,665 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 93,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,009 miles

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both brake back plates badly corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eng cover and undertray not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,941 miles

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,569 miles

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,208 miles

both sides front tyre low

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both sides front tyre low

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2017 70,915 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2017 70,904 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyre low (close to 2mm)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 49,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 41,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,911 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 FXL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

BD08 FXL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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