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BM04 GOW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 GOW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 77,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,858 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 72,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 68,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,533 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,278 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 43,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,459 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,075 miles

Exhaust middle box heat shield excessivly corroded and insecure.

N/S washer jet spray pattern poor.

N/S/R tyre getting thin at 3mm also punctured.

O/S/R tyre getting very thin at 2mm.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,216 miles

N/S/R tyre getting very thin.

O/S/R tyre getting very thin.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,389 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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BM04 GOW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BM04 GOW, 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 BM04 GOW registered?

BM04 GOW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is BM04 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 GOW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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