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BG08 BAK

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,881 mi
Last recorded126,881 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BAK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,881 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,550 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 122,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,620 miles

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 3 Mar 2020 92,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,033 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 85,029 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

washers slightly weak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,011 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outside side wall

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outside side wall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,713 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre has slight damage to side wall

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,385 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Feb 2011 22,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,070 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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BG08 BAK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG08 BAK, 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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BG08 BAK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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