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BF08 GGU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,202 mi
Last recorded116,202 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 116,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under-body has general surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 99,602 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,144 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,253 miles

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

under covers fitted `

Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 80% worn on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 51,660 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,210 miles

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 32,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,223 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 27,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

requires tracking

Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,467 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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BF08 GGU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF08 GGU, 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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BF08 GGU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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