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BD08 GOC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GOC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 132,380 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various in drivers view

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,519 miles

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

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

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 122,633 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 122,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 114,392 miles

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

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r undersill

underbody trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2023 114,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r undersill

underbody trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,670 miles

Front Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,718 miles

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

underside rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,678 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Fail 21 Jul 2020 96,678 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,946 miles

Front Brake Disc's Corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,476 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,294 miles

Nail in NS/R tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,970 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 GOC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

BD08 GOC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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