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BK08 EXR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,055 mi
Last recorded131,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EXR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 131,047 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,265 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,564 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot about to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot about to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in the offside end of the steering rack )( knocking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn low on the inner tread band area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (225/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 84,367 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,067 miles

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

surface rust throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2017 71,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid has leaked out (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,603 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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BK08 EXR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BK08 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

BK08 EXR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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