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BG08 LGJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 99,002 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 99,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 96,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,388 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Jan 2017 61,387 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,965 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 57,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre splitting within tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,546 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 44,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 44,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 37,531 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 37,422 miles

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

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

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 LGJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG08 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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