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BK08 CGE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,730 mi
Last recorded149,730 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CGE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 149,730 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 149,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple places corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 141,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 141,430 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 133,838 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 133,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,193 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 127,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate showing signs of corrission

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 111,764 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boot stating to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,764 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel on hand brake (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boot stating to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 102,196 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 225 45 17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 worn on edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 225 45 17

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still adequately supported

Fail 23 Jun 2018 102,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 225 45 17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 worn on edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 225 45 17

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 77,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking outer edge

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S outer stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S outer stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 63,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BK08 CGE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK08 CGE, 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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BK08 CGE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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