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BG08 KDU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

233,117 mi
Last recorded233,117 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KDU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 233,117 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 233,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 220,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 220,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 212,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 201,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 191,362 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 182,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 166,574 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 166,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 155,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 145,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,261 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 100,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 87,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 75,956 miles

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

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 KDU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc 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 BG08 KDU, 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 BG08 KDU registered?

BG08 KDU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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