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BG08 ZGC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,121 mi
Last recorded157,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 157,121 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle very corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 157,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle very corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 130,364 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens broken

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 107,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens broken

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,138 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,717 miles

AIRCON RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 30 May 2015 67,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 43,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZGC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZGC, 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 ZGC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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