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BG08 UKX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,787 mi
Last recorded162,787 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 162,787 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 162,786 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 154,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 144,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,501 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 99,501 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,611 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 82,611 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,854 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 UKX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

BG08 UKX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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