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BK08 CPE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,143 mi
Last recorded121,143 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,143 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 121,143 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 111,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 107,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 107,402 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 103,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 94,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,287 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 85,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 71,944 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 71,008 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension lower arms back bushes spliting/cracks. highly advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% offside front repeater lamp lens missing and light output slightly reduced. highly advised (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 71,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension lower arms back bushes spliting/cracks. highly advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% offside front repeater lamp lens missing and light output slightly reduced. highly advised (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 64,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,466 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2016 58,466 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,972 miles

rear tyre (both) side wall deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,533 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 31,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 31,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,236 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 CPE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CPE, 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 BK08 CPE registered?

BK08 CPE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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