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BG08 ZFT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 128,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 122,397 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 122,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall off

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,357 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 120,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,576 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,279 miles

Both front tyres perishing through tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 86,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 82,907 miles

AIR CON VERY POOR

CHILD SEAT IN REAR

HAND BRAKE LEAVER MAY FALL APART AT ANY MOMENT

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

Pass 2 May 2015 78,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 73,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 May 2014 73,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 68,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 63,755 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,339 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 ZFT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

BG08 ZFT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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