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BF08 NWM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,036 mi
Last recorded84,036 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NWM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 84,036 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side(inner and outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Apr 2026 84,035 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side(inner and outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 79,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 78,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 64,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 61,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 54,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,229 miles

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

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

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

nearside front + offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,049 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front bumper + fog light damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2016 42,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front bumper + fog light damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2015 33,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 31,248 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 31,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 19,223 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 15,371 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,371 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 NWM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWM, 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 BF08 NWM registered?

BF08 NWM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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