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BG08 KDV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,953 mi
Last recorded163,953 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 163,953 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 158,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 149,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 137,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 137,438 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 129,536 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 129,536 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,391 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 123,391 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 110,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 110,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 101,410 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,963 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 34,734 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,781 miles

nearside front tyre very heavely worn on outer edge and some damage to outer sidewall

offside door mirror damaged, not affecting view to rear

Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,781 miles

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

nearside front tyre very heavely worn on outer edge and some damage to outer sidewall

offside door mirror damaged, not affecting view to rear

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 KDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KDV, 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 KDV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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