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BG08 ZFD

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 131,728 miles

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

Rear Axle & springs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 131,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing on inner edge. 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Axle & springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 126,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion the the rear axle

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,323 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,036 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

battery warning light on

Pass 28 May 2019 96,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 90,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 84,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,949 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 47,108 miles

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

nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT

Fail 3 May 2012 47,108 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,027 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

clutch fluid level low

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

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 ZFD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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