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BF08 MDZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,207 mi
Last recorded148,207 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MDZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 148,207 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 148,203 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 137,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2020 125,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 125,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,581 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 131,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 101,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,209 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing close to the wear indicators and has a cut to the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 89,209 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing close to the wear indicators and has a cut to the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO GASH TO OUTER SIDE WALL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 86,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO GASH TO OUTER SIDE WALL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,848 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW, DOWN TO THE WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 4 Mar 2016 73,848 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW, DOWN TO THE WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,181 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,238 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall, not exposing ply or cords.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,677 miles

Both front tyres cut on sidewalls, not exposing ply or cords

Both rear tyre treads "stepped"

Both rear tyres age cracked.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,676 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 MDZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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