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BG08 UKV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,263 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 120,361 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2024 120,361 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,555 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2023 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer stop light inoperative

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,375 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyrwe side wall perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall perished

Offside Front exhaust mounting brokrn

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyrwe side wall perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall perished

Offside Front exhaust mounting brokrn

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 67,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 57,569 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 57,569 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 47,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 37,507 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 29,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,471 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 21,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UKV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

BG08 UKV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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