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BG08 ZFC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,897 mi
Last recorded177,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 177,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 166,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 156,821 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 148,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

trigger point not met

Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 131,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 126,318 miles

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

both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2018 119,155 miles

All brake discs poor condition

Nearside Track rod end ball joint boot has slight weep

Rear Both tyres wearing low/deep cuts in tread

Under body covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 119,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs poor condition

Nearside Track rod end ball joint boot has slight weep

Rear Both tyres wearing low/deep cuts in tread

Under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,121 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,341 miles

front discs worn

front pads low o/s front

o/s front tyre in poor condition on outter side wall

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,478 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,052 miles

both/rear/tyres/begining/to/perish

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,326 miles

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

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 ZFC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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