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BN08 FDZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,791 mi
Last recorded147,791 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FDZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,791 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 147,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both flanges before and after cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached coil over retaining ring loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 140,442 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 140,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 140,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 134,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 133,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * ON 1.6MM * (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * ON 1.6MM * (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear brake back plate missing

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,870 miles

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))

Offside Rear rear brake back plate missing

Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear rear brake back plate missing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,665 miles

silencer heat shield insecure

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

silencer heat shield insecure

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,687 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 54,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres tread seperation cracks

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,282 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 51,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,834 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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BN08 FDZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BN08 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

BN08 FDZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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