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BG08 UKP

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,097 mi
Last recorded91,097 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UKP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 86,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2024 81,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,806 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 68,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 64,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 61,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre lightly cracking

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 52,541 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre lightly cracking

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

both front tyres lightly cracking

both front wipers split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,518 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 44,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,280 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,280 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,333 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,902 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 UKP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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