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BN08 FDL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FDL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

slight corrosion to rear floor pan

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 100,755 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,350 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,409 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 225-45-17 kumho

Steering slight knock when lock to lock unable to see any fault at time of mot test

Fail 23 Jun 2020 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 225-45-17 kumho

Steering slight knock when lock to lock unable to see any fault at time of mot test

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,081 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,022 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 67,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,498 miles

emissions to clean too test

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,498 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

emissions to clean too test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,042 miles

Nearside front fog light smashed but still working

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,675 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BN08 FDL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN08 FDL, 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 BN08 FDL registered?

BN08 FDL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is BN08 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FDL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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