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BG08 LFO

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,768 mi
Last recorded141,768 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 141,768 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 141,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 132,942 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 125,119 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 125,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 122,549 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 119,817 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,126 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 104,549 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,646 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 89,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,532 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 87,531 miles

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

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

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 LFO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LFO, 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 LFO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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